[Antennas] RE:Concrete To Use For Your Tower
Dave Fouchey
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2002年9月08日 12:40:09 -0400
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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