From: Al Simcoe (alsimcoe@alsimcoe.com)
Date: Wed Feb 26 2003 - 12:02:00 EST
A "sono tube" is made from a specially treated paper product. It is very
rigid and water proof. A "sono tube" is always circular and comes in 6,
8, 10, & 12 inch diameters. They come in 4, 6 & 8 ft lengths. The "sono
tube" is used as a form when you wish to set a pole or a "Light
Standard" in the ground. You normally pour concrete in it. When the
comcrete sets, you just tear away the "sono tube". The concrete ends up
sticking about 6 to 12 inches out of the ground and usually goes below
the frost line (about 3 ft). Sono tubes can be purchased at any Building
Supply Center. Eg Home Depot etc
Yes it would end up below the slurry because you want to pound the rod
to below ground level just to not trip on it when walking on the grass
or working in the garden. The ground clamp would be connected on about 4
to 6 inches from the top of the rod.
So the slurry would probably cover it but is not critical.
Yes yes, wait for the spring. I would have to use dynamite if I was to
do it now, I live in Northern Ontario in Canada. It is -40 degrees
right now. Just figure where my frost level depth.
As I said, you will need between 2 and 3 LARGE bags of the kitty litter.
A hole that is 8 inches by 3 feet takes a fair amount of litter. This is
a great way to ensure conductivity between the ground rod and the earth
around it. The chemical make up of the Clumping Kitty Litter has this
electrical property.
Remember, jam a rod through each level of the slurry, down to the bottom
of the hole many many times. You want to ensure that the water MUST soak
into ALL of the kitty litter. As you get near to the top of the hole, it
may become tough slugging. Deal with it!! It only hurts for a little
while. :) Us communication people and other assorted Hams are a
tough breed.
If you need more help, just shout at me.
Go for it and enjoy many hours of good listening, knowing that you have
done your best to provide a good ground !!
Al Simcoe
alsimcoe@alsimcoe.com
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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:pcr-1000-admin@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of rtv
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 11:13 AM
To: pcr-1000@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [PCR-1000] grounding
al,
what is a sono tube? and do you connect the wire on the rod below the
slurry?
i already have a ground but maybe your system might be better! (i'll
have to wait for spring though!!)
rtv
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