[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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