[TowerTalk] Pipe for guy anchor

[John Sloop]

I suggest “I-Beam” with the top end cut at an angle and a hole through the web, then galvanized.  Electric utilities use them, might be able to get one there or from their distributor.
Good luck with the project.

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> On Aug 9, 2022, at 8:05 AM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist <richard at karlquist.com> wrote:
> 
> If it was me, I would put in a screw in earth anchor
> and connect a "guy wire" to the top of the pipe.
> Could be at a steep angle.
> Without knowing your situation, I can't tell if this
> is feasible.  However, this allows you to use just
> a 2" water pipe since there is no force bending it
> PLUS you can skimp on the concrete since there is
> no overturning force on it.
> 
> 73
> Rick N6RK
> 
>> On 8/9/2022 5:34 AM, Rick Harrington N0VT wrote:
>> I have a small lot and my tower is 70' of 25G.  Due to some obstacles in the yard that can't be worked around I need to sink some metal pipe in concrete and attach the guys about 6 feet up instead of taking them down to the ground.  I realize this isn't the preferred situation.
>> What type of pipe should I be looking for?
>> Thanks, Rick N0VT
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