[TowerTalk] Guy anchors for AB-577
John Simmons
jasimmons at pinewooddata.com
Tue Feb 20 15:31:23 EST 2018
I would suggest power tools to put in your anchor. Electric utility
companies do this all the time and have a truck-mounted tool to put in
guy anchors.
73,
-John NI0K
> N4ZR <mailto:n4zr at comcast.net>
> Tuesday, February 20, 2018 2:18 PM
> After spending a frustrating afternoon trying (and failing) to drive a
> single helical guy anchor for my AB-577 tower, I'm looking for a
> better solution. I'm trying very hard to avoid excavation, concrete,
> etc.because I will need to restore the site to pristine condition in a
> few years. I came across a product called a duckbill anchor that
> claims 3000 lb working load in normal soil, and can be driven with a
> sledge or an electric jackhammer, leaving a cable end that is then
> pulledon to "flip" the anchor into its final position.
>
> Anyone ever used these with a tower, AB-577 or otherwise? Any reason
> not to give them a try?
>
>
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