From: "Gary - G4WGT" <g4wgt@tiscali.co.uk>
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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 20:22:14 +0100
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Hi Alan & LF Group,

I have almost 6 mtrs of 15 mm straigh down into the soil for one of my earth
points & the way to do it is to connect a hose pipe to the top end & use the
mains water supply to bore down using the water pressure from the pipe to do
the boring, when the firs 3 mtrs is almost at ground level I soldered
another 3 mtr length using a yorkshire pipe coupling & continued in the same
way, it really does work.

Regards

Gary - G4WGT

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
[mailto:owner-rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org]On Behalf Of Alan Melia
Sent: 27 July 2004 16:56
To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
Subject: LF: Re: Found earth rod source


I suppose these might be easier to drive into some soils but I bought a 3m
length of 20mm copper water pipe from Focus (DIY) for about a fiver last
year...that is a lot more contact area with the soil....but it may be more
difficult to get into the ground if you have layers of flints like I have.
I post augered a hole about 3 foot deep and then created a "guide" hole by
belting in a length of steel conduit. When the pipe was in, the hole was
filled with water to wash the soil ( er sand !!) back around it. I have not
tried to measure yet though.

Cheers de Alan G3NYK

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Dennison" <mike.dennison@ntlworld.com>
To: <rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org>
Sent: 27 July 2004 16:13
Subject: LF: Found earth rod source


I asked a few weeks ago if anyone knew of a source of
earthing rods in the UK.

I have now found a source - an electrical supplier with a
web shop who will deliver. TLC is at
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk
Screw ended 4ft copper rods are about Ł10 with double
ended connectors at Ł2.60 (both plus VAT). They are a
trade wholesaler but they appear to sell to anyone over the
web. There did not appear to be a minimum order.

Mike, G3XDV
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