[TowerTalk] Conduit installed in foundation slab

[Blair]

Thank to everyone who replied to my query. You have asuaged my fears and will proceed with embedding my feedline conduit in the tower foundation. I will likely cap the schedule 80 conduit with a termination similar to that which is used for overhead electrical utility lines feeding a meter base. I can’t recall the actual name for this cap at the moment, but you get the idea.


Regards, Blair.






VE3ZBM





On 12/08/14, Blair (VE3ZBM) wrote:

Good afternoon, All. 

I have not found a satisfactory answer to whether or not a 2 or 3" schedule 40 PVC conduit, installed ~3' below grade and into a 5' x 5' x 4' deep steel-reinforced free standing tower foundation will derate or harm the slab's overall integrity. I am preparing for my new tower (to be installed next spring) and would like to bring the cable feeds up inside the tower base thereby eliminating tripping hazards and other aesthetic concerns. 

Thanks in advance,

Blair VE3ZBM

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