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Re: [TowerTalk] sorry for multiple mails, but had another idea

To: <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] sorry for multiple mails, but had another idea
From: Donald Hofmann <electroubleshooter@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:37:55 -0600
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Thanks
 
Because my current tower is sunk directly in the concrete I don't have a steel 
base plate to shim.
 
 I will look into the nuts.
 
73 Donald> Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:34:20 -0800> From: jimlux@earthlink.net> 
To: electroubleshooter@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] sorry for multiple 
mails, but had another idea> > Donald Hofmann wrote:> > Thanks for the 
response.> > > > Referring to my current leaning tower I have decided that I am 
better> > off starting from scratch v.s. trying to level the old one for> > 
several reasons. One, if I move it I can guy it at the correct> > distance from 
the tower and two, I can fix the out of plumb tower.> > If the tower is leaning 
because the base has tipped, you CAN just put a > suitable wedge inbetween. A 5 
degree tilt isn't huge. You'd basically > make a steel shim with a couple holes 
in it that's the right thickness.> > If the holes are notches, you can loosen 
the bolts, and slide the shim in.> > > > > So my next questions:> > > > If I 
put in a new tower I want the base to be adjustable for out of> > plumb 
problems. Any thoughts on how to do this? I am considering
  the> > 25GSSB self supporting base plate. I propose to sink three 5/8"> > 
galvanized bolts into a concrete foundation. I would then put a nut> > on each 
bolt then the base plate and then double nuts. The idea being> > that if the 
ground shifts, I could loosen the guys a little, then> > adjust the nuts until 
plumb and then retighten the nuts. Any comments> > or better ideas? Also what 
size concrete base for this installation?> > I can't find out what Rohn 
recommends for this base plate.> > > That's what they do for highway signs 
around here. Consider getting nuts > that have been drilled for safety wiring, 
rather than depending on a jam > nut.
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