[TowerTalk] Pipe for guy anchor

[Jim W7RY]

If your referring to standard Schedule 40 water pipe, you would be correct.

But as others have opined here, there is allot more types of pipe than 
water pipe.

73, Jim W7RY


On 8/9/2022 10:34 AM, Ken WA8JXM wrote:
> 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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Thanks and 73, Jim W7RY