Your lightning protection devices should go at the house not at the
tower. Ground the shields at the base of the tower though.
73
Gary K4FMX
Craig Sande wrote:
> I finally decided not to risk any compromise to the base by introducing
> a total of 5 conduits. The pour will proceed tomorrow morning per the
> original engineering. When the dust settles, I will take my time
> installing the conduit runs to the edge of the pier. I'll probably use
> a NEMA box mounted nearby for the lightning arrestor devices and have
> the conduit enter directly from below. I'll run a 6" copper strap from
> the NEMA box to the tower. I'll be sure to snap plenty of pictures and
> share my experience when complete.
>
> Regards,
>
> Craig, AE7I
>
>
> Craig Lekutis <craiglekutis@wirelessestimator.com> wrote:
>
> Craig,
>
> If it’s a slab foundation and the PVC entries are not near the
> anchor bolts then it might not be a problem since the foundation is
> probably designed for its compressive load and its overturning
> moment. However, if it’s a pier type design, it may be a problem
> since it could affect interaction with the shaft and anchor bolts.
> Best practice is to do what you are going to do, check with your
> engineer. You’ll find addition information about foundation design
> at http://www.wirelessestimator.com
> <http://www.wirelessestimator.com/> .
>
> Best regards,
>
> Craig
>
>
>
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