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Subject: [TowerTalk] Ground Plates
From: Chris - Office of ComputerSmith <chris@computersmith.org>
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:59:02 -0700
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I got this suggestion from a local electrical engineer (here in 
BC,Canada) regarding grounding a 25g 96' self supporting tower on a hilltop

where we hit solid rock after 12".

I would appreciate feedback on this.

Thank you

Mike.


>
> The new standard for grounds is a metal plate rather than a bar.  I
> suggest
> they get a piece of conductive metal about 2 square feet in area, weld or
> bolt the ground cable to it and bury it under the dirt about 4" to 6".
> That
> is as good as a rod.
>
> Dave



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