[Antennas] RE:Concrete To Use For Your Tower

Sun, 8 Sep 2002 13:12:41 -0500

Yes there are, Dave!  Again, the user must refer to the manufacturer's 
recommendations for the size of re-bar to be used and the recommended 
"pattern" of how the re-bar(s) are connected together (usually in a sort of 
"cage" shape).

Karl K -  W8TIF
McKinney, Texas

-----Original Message-----
From:	Dave Fouchey [SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent:	Sunday, September 08, 2002 11:40 AM
To:	WA2BPE
Cc:	[email protected]
Subject:	Re: [Antennas] RE:Concrete To Use For Your Tower

What about the amount and kind of Re-bar used, are there minimal standards
for that as well?

Interesting discussion

Dave
WA4EMr

At 12:00 PM 9/8/02 -0400, WA2BPE wrote:
>...and use a higher strength mix - insist on it if you get it ready-mixed
>(though some contractors won't understand why u want it just for a "lousy
>base/block of cement") .  As was noted, the $$ isn't that much for a far
>stronger base; think long term.  And keep it wet too (there are spray-on 
coats
>that accomplish the same thing); concrete that dries rather than cures 
will be
>weak and weather poorly - take a look at some sidewalks done by
>shyster/clueless
>people.  Sakrete has a nice website for descriptions + the advice of
>professional masons that show up here.
>
>Good luck.
>
>Tom - WA2BPE
>
>[email protected] wrote:
>
>> Agreed!! With a crank up/foldover tower, do NOT SKIMP on the
>> base!!! NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE ELSE SAYS!!! FOLLOW THE Manf instructions
>> to the LETTER..or go with more than they specify...NEVER undercut your
>> tower base....years later you will thank yourself for it..
>> and your house roof and neighbors will too! :)
>>
>> Chris
>> WB5ITT
>> Houston
>>
>> Karl Kanalz wrote:
>> >
>> > Follow, absolutely follow, the manufacturer's specifications for that
>> > concrete base, Jacqui!
>> >
>> > You didn't say just what kind (or brand) of tower you plan to erect, 
so if
>> > you can provide more info, then maybe more folks on this reflector 
could
>> > positively help.
>> >
>> > At the least, Jacqui, contact the manufacturer of your tower and ask 
them
>> > their advice on what kind of tensile strength you should use.
>> >
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