[TowerTalk] Ground Rod Myths?

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

On 4/22/2014 10:24 PM, GARY HUBER wrote:
> Here in rural Illinois, where the soil has not been compacted, often 
> we can dig a cup size starter hole, fill it with water, stand the 
> ground rod in the water and then push the rod down as far as it will 
> go then pull it up add water, push the rod down, pull up, add water, 
> and repeat the cycle until the rod is in as far as we need it.  In 
> most cases no tools are needed, maybe two gallons of water, and no 
> more than twenty minutes per rod.
>


I'd say that indicates one whale of a big base for towers, be they self 
supporting or guyed!  One big rain and your guyed tower would be a 
section shorter<:-))

73

Roger (K8RI)


> 73 & DX,
> Gary - AB9M
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Tony
> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 6:06 PM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Ground Rod Myths?
>
> 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?
>
> 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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