In a message dated 29/09/99 16:32:15 EST, smidtca@sprint.ca writes:
> I thought the replies to my request were general and not sent
> direct and didn't check. Here is a summary of the observations and
> recommendations. Some thought steel would be alright, particularly in the
> eastern part of NA, which is quite acid in nature, while copper clad would
> be better in the mainly alkaline West. If the ground straps to be used were
> of copper, properly best to use copper clad or use a stainless steel shim
> between the dissimilar metals in the clamps. Generally, galvanized steel
> rods were thought to be good. I will probably go with 10' lengths of
> galvanized steel, available locally. Liked the idea of the Krugerands,
think
> I might have some left over from the Boer War.
Hi, Carl --
Since there are always new people on TowerTalk, most everything is of
interest to someone. Sharing information is the best thing we do. And I
always want people to get good info so we can eliminate some old wives tales
and urban legends - hi.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
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