[Boatanchors] new Ground system

[Arthur Shulman]

Thanks, Joe,
I didn't know that the code covers that. Disregard my suggestion - yours
sounds better!

Arthur


Joe Foley wrote:

> --- Arthur Shulman <dentist@nornet.on.ca> wrote:
> > Have you considered getting a 1000' reel of aluminum
> > #4 wire used for
> > grounding TV masts? Real cheap, and just as
> > effective as copper for this
> > purpose. I also agree with a very large number of
> > short radials compared to
> > a few long ones. If there are specific HF bands of
> > interest, these work well
> > if approx 1/4 wavelength long.
> ++++++++++
> Aluminum wire is NEVER any good for a buried ground,
> it corrodes away in months!
>
> The National Electrical Code won't allow its use
> within 18" of the ground.
>
> Insulated aluminum is another story, that can be used
> as direct buried conductorsa but even then if the
> insulation gets nicked and water is allowed in the
> conductor will be destroyed in a short time.
>
> Joe
>
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