[TowerTalk] Ground Rod Myths?

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

On 4/22/2014 7:06 PM, Tony wrote:
> All:
>
> I came across a website that claimed it's better to use the hydraulic 
> pressure from water hose to drive ground rods instead of pounding them 
> into the ground. The idea is to prevent damage to the copper clad. I 
> can see how this would make the installation easier, but can't imagine 
> the copper being stripped away that easily.  Any truth to this?

I doubt it. It's a whole lot easier, but you have to wait for the "fill" 
to grab the rod. "I'd guess" that they produce less contact for a 
while.  That's the way I put all 30 some in, but only because it was 
easier and I didn't need help.

73

Roger (K8RI)

>
> The site also mentioned that the copper strap or wire that joins one 
> ground rod to the next should be buried at least a foot below ground 
> level while another said a few inches is fine. I suspect deeper is 
> better.
>
> Thanks...
>
> Tony
>
>
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