[TowerTalk] Tower Base Bolts and Epoxy

[Jeff DePolo]

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> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On 
> Behalf Of Bill
> Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2016 3:50 PM
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> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Tower Base Bolts and Epoxy
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> What is the correct epoxy please?
> Bill W2CQ

My usual go-to chemical anchor epoxy for this kind of application is Hilti
HY-200.  I also like Hiti's HIT-Z anchor rods, but they aren't available in
hot-dip galvanized unfortunately; give them a shot of cold-galv every couple
of years, if for nothing else to make it easier to remove the nut if it ever
becomes necessary.

However, I agree with others - the pier pin is the only thing needed for a
properly-designed guyed tower.  If there isn't already a pier pin, I'd put a
proper one in (set in epoxy as well, not for pull-out strength but for
weatherproofing) and be done with it.

				--- Jeff WN3A 



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