Many reasons not to be concerned.
First, with 100 inches of rain nothing that is non-galvanized steel last very
long in the acidic soil. After six months the staples are starting to
decompose and within a couple of years will be just stubble.
Second, with 100 inches of rain the grass really grows fast and the
staples/wire has long ago been covered with thatch from the frequent cutting.
It is hard to find the wire and staples.
Third, the wire breaks long before a six inch staple can be pulled out...at
least in this heavy clay soil. I know, I ran over a couple before the grass
grew over it.
Fourth, the land is crop land, no chance of any kids playing on it, ever.
I mentioned I put in over 6000 staples. Making 6000 dowel staples is just
plain nuts. Figuring cutting,drilling and stringing at 2 a minute, it would
take a two days non-stop working to complete that task...not to mention the
expense the dowels. I was able to get good quality 6 inch staples for
$45/1000....shipped. Out here in KH6, that was a steal and it was the only
practical way to go.
Bill KH7XS
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Stealey <rstealey@hotmail.com>
To: topband <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Thu, Jun 7, 2018 8:30 pm
Subject: Re: Topband: Biodegradable staples
You should never use steel staples in the ground. Think for a minute. They
are sharp, rusty objects that stay a long time. Imagine a barefoot child
playing in the area (after you are SK possibly). Imagine a lawn mower grabs a
piece of radial wire and jerks it out of the ground with wire staples attached.
All you need to do is buy or make wooden dowels, drill a hole and string them
along the radial and pound down in. Only need to be 4 inches long. Simple,
cheap, safe.
Rick K2XT
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From: Topband <topband-bounces@contesting.com> on behalf of cqtestk4xs--- via
Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 8:54:59 PM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Biodegradable staples
I recently laid down about 6000 staples. After several months most of them are
starting to really get crusty rust with all the rain we get at this QTH.
They'll be pretty much gone in a couple of years...no need to worry about
biodegradable out here, or in most wet areas.
-----Original Message-----
From: N2TK, Tony <tony.kaz@verizon.net>
To: topband <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Wed, Jun 6, 2018 7:10 pm
Subject: Topband: Biodegradable staples
Somewhere recently someone had mentioned somewhere about biodegradable
staples for radials. Getting ready to cut the grass real close and start
adding radials. I like the idea of the biodegradable parts over the steel
staples I have.
Tnx
N2TK, Tony
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