[TowerTalk] Pipe for guy anchor

[Ken WA8JXM]

FWIW, steel "pipe" is much weaker than steel tubing and will bend easier.
Steel tubing is available in various wal thicknesses

On Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 10:34 AM Larry <lknain at nc.rr.com> wrote:

> I used I beam material rather than pipe. I have a 25G (75ft)and 45G
> (100ft) both done that way. The I beams are anchored in concrete of
> course. I had tabs added to the I beam for the guy ends on the 25G posts
> and a 0.75 inch rod through holes in the I beam for the 45G. The guy
> tabs are about 6 feet above ground to allow my tractor  to run close but
> under the guys. Both towers have been up for years and through
> hurricanes and a tornado.
>
> FWIW
>
> 73, Larry W6NWS
>
> On 8/9/2022 8:34 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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