[TowerTalk] Screw Anchor "Tripleye" Heads

[Doug Renwick]

Just where has the ham spirit gone?  Everything seems to have to be done by
professionals.  Soil analysis ... really.  I don't see the power company
doing a soil analysis before screwing in an anchor here.  A 14" auger on a
8' long rod (Byron) is over kill for my 110' tower.  IMO the guy wires would
break before that sucker would pull out.  I 'dig' my ABC anchors in and they
pull against undisturbed ground.  Besides in most places I couldn't get a
machine in to screw them in.

Doug

"Think of all the ways you can hurt yourself laughing."

-----Original Message-----

I would concur with John.  I installed 3 AB Chance anchors a couple
of months ago and would never think of installing them myself.

After very carefull consideration, I had decided on a particular type
of screw attachment, and after inspection by a qualified installer,
it was decided that a different type was needed for my soil type.

They also require a digger derrick for proper installation.

That being said, once properly installed, that should last a lifetime
or much longer.

GL!

73,
Larry K4AB

On 6/25/14, John Langdon <jlangdon1 at austin.rr.com> wrote:
> The Chance anchors are widely used, but are usually put in by one of their
> installers, who sample the soil and twist the anchors in and have the
> equipment to confirm the calculated holding strength in your soil.  I
would
> not consider installing them yourself.
>
> 73 John N5CQ


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