This is probably the best earth anchor system I've seen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtq-YFgUQ60
If you're a little handy with metal working you can make it yourself.
Bert, VE3NR
On 2/20/2018 5:08 PM, Tim Wininger wrote:
Pete;
Take a look at American Earth Anchors (americanearthanchors.com).
I used their Penatrator model 46inch guy version on 100 ft of 45G a few
years ago.
Only real spec is to be used in un-disturbed soil . I installed the tower
on an acre of
farm land that had never been filled or mucked with in 100 yrs. These are
aluminum and wont rust in
most soil . I installed them by hand due to being unable to locate the
electric tool they recommended
in my rural area. Rocks are no issue for this version I can assure you.
W8JI has some good info and lot's of warnings.
GL with the project,
Tim , AB4B
NW Alabama
On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 2:18 PM, N4ZR <n4zr@comcast.net> wrote:
After spending a frustrating afternoon trying (and failing) to drive a
single helical guy anchor for my AB-577 tower, I'm looking for a better
solution. I'm trying very hard to avoid excavation, concrete, etc.because I
will need to restore the site to pristine condition in a few years. I came
across a product called a duckbill anchor that claims 3000 lb working load
in normal soil, and can be driven with a sledge or an electric jackhammer,
leaving a cable end that is then pulledon to "flip" the anchor into its
final position.
Anyone ever used these with a tower, AB-577 or otherwise? Any reason not
to give them a try?
--
73, Pete N4ZR
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