I did the same thing. I used Harris Stay Silv 15. It was a lot cheaper then
http://georgiacopper.com/BrazingRod.html
Since this is mainly molten copper, it won't flow very much when the heat is
removed and can be built up easily unlike lead solder
Mark N1UK
----- Original Message -----
From: <n0tt1@juno.com>
To: <TowerTalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, 14 October, 2013 11:30 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Connecting Flat Copper to 5/8" Ground Rod
IIRC, W8JI punches a hole on the strap, slips it over a
ground rod, then hard-solders the connection. It "looks"
like he might shape the strap to help hold a pool of solder
until it hardens.
Note that hard solder is used, NOT the "soft"
solder we all use for electronic connections or antenna work.
It takes much higher heat to melt the hard solder.
He has a photo and info on his web site: www.w8ji.com
73,
Charlie, N0TT
On Mon, 14 Oct 2013 00:53:49 -0000 <john@kk9a.com> writes:
I have used a number of the Polyphaser and DX Engineering ground
clamps.
Unfortunately they are designed for 0.625" ground rods which seems
to be
impossible to find. Most 5/8 ground rods typically measure 0.562 so
to use
these clamps you need to make a shim. You also need to notch the 2"
wide
strap to clear the bolts.
John KK9A
To:TowerTalk <TowerTalk@contesting.com>
Subject:[TowerTalk] Connecting Flat Copper to 5/8" Ground Rod
From:Ray Benny <rayn6vr@cableone.net>
Date:Sun, 13 Oct 2013 14:47:23 -0700
Has anyone come up with a way to connect flat copper straps to
ground rods?
DXXE sells copper clamps w/ hardware, but at $35 a pop, I hoping
that there
is a more reasonable way to get the job done.
My copper strap is 2" wide, by 6ft, and about 18 ga, but not sure.
Tnx,
Ray,
N6VR
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