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Re: [TowerTalk] Corroded Guy Anchors Epic FAIL!

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Corroded Guy Anchors Epic FAIL!
From: Tony Brock-Fisher <barockteer@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:56:13 -0400
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>Yet another advantage of using non-conductive tower guys. There is no
current path for the destructive electrolysis currents.

This is a misconception. While currents from conducting guys could make the problem worse (or better), it is the electrochemical reaction between zinc and steel that is the issue. Copper ground rods connected to guy anchors are also troublesome. For more info, I suggest:

OCT 2010 - QST (PG. 43)
Is Your Tower Still Safe?


-Tony, K1KP



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