I know some ham operators with towers that use just one grounding rod (4 feet) into the ground and attach it to just one of the legs of the tower, but the way you are doing it is really something and new. I will make sure to have my friends watch this video Darren! Thank you.
Just finished watching the final part of your install Darren and it’s been great! Hard work on your part but the end result looks fantastic!! 73s Gm4zji Chris
I must admit that I have used stainless steel hose clips in a similar fashion but I suspect they are not a great choice. A popular protection for the junction here is self amalgamating tape and then wrapped in Denso Rotunda tape. The latter is nasty sticky stuff, a bit like a lint bandage dipped in marmalade. The chief function is to protect the tape underneath from UV. Well done on the copper strap and the long ground rods.73
You must have Leg Ground Clamps with a stainless steel sheet inside so that it does not touch the tower. The copper conductor should be installed between the SS sheet and the Clamp. The fat you added won't do the job. It is a low viscosity grease which, once compressed, withdraws and therefore allows the electrical connection. So the copper foil touches the metal of the tower. It simply limits the intrusion of water, contaminants and the risk of corrosion. I thought I saw at the beginning of the video that you had this kind of clamps. Maybe they are just installed incorrectly or have you installed other versions for the plumbing?
@@DarrenN4VFR Because with just your Jet-Lube grease, you will not avoid galvanic corrosion but only the intrusion of contaminants, humidity and water as well as the effect of ambient air. Changing the clamps with those that incorporate a Stainless Steel sheet with the right size will be the right solution. 73!
I know some ham operators with towers that use just one grounding rod (4 feet) into the ground and attach it to just one of the legs of the tower, but the way you are doing it is really something and new. I will make sure to have my friends watch this video Darren! Thank you.
Other's may say to use the jaw tooth clamps to dig into the tower and also to use thermite welding also.
Just finished watching the final part of your install Darren and it’s been great! Hard work on your part but the end result looks fantastic!! 73s Gm4zji Chris
Good job. You're making good progress.
I wish to have a nice Antenna Tower like you got one. Looks really nice....💯👍
@@DK5ONV Thank you Uncle Guenter!
I use SS 30 on ALL ground connections. I would also have more copper strap on the tower legs with one more clamp on each.
nice job again
Always the best videos on hamtube, thanks for the content man! 75's
Thank you!
Almost there buddy. You’re going to love it
@@JayN4GO Thanks Jay!
Yes sir, please do use the copper antiseize on all 3 grounding rods.
Another great video Sir ! 73zzz
Thank you.
I must admit that I have used stainless steel hose clips in a similar fashion but I suspect they are not a great choice. A popular protection for the junction here is self amalgamating tape and then wrapped in Denso Rotunda tape. The latter is nasty sticky stuff, a bit like a lint bandage dipped in marmalade. The chief function is to protect the tape underneath from UV. Well done on the copper strap and the long ground rods.73
@@g0fvt Thanks.
You must have Leg Ground Clamps with a stainless steel sheet inside so that it does not touch the tower. The copper conductor should be installed between the SS sheet and the Clamp.
The fat you added won't do the job. It is a low viscosity grease which, once compressed, withdraws and therefore allows the electrical connection. So the copper foil touches the metal of the tower. It simply limits the intrusion of water, contaminants and the risk of corrosion.
I thought I saw at the beginning of the video that you had this kind of clamps. Maybe they are just installed incorrectly or have you installed other versions for the plumbing?
@@ThinKkBIGG i did have that fat clamp however, it was a little too small. I'll get larger ones.
@@DarrenN4VFR Because with just your Jet-Lube grease, you will not avoid galvanic corrosion but only the intrusion of contaminants, humidity and water as well as the effect of ambient air.
Changing the clamps with those that incorporate a Stainless Steel sheet with the right size will be the right solution.
73!
@@ThinKkBIGG Roger that, I'll get some from DX Engineering.
Maybe oughta paint the Copper straps so that don't look "expensive" to idiots passing by??
8 foot needed GL
When does part six come out??? I've just binge watched the first five! Hope to catch you on the air! de KY0KSP
Thanks for the comments. I haven't done any progress lately. I've been pretty busy with other priorities.