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Be aware that when a tower is connected to a house for support it
will cause noise created by wind, vibration, creaking, moaning, grinding,
etc. to be transmitted throughout the house. This can keep the wife and maybe
you upset while trying to sleep to the point that you wish you didn't install it
that way. Depending on tower section installation, those who live in areas where
it can freeze, you may consider drilling a 1/8 inch hole aprox 1/2 inch above
earth level. You will get condensation build up over time. Maybe not in AZ
but elsewhere other installers may consider it. If it cracks due to frost freeze
you will have a major problem. Lastly, don't do as a newbie tower installer I
know did. He installed the tower upside down. Yes, when it rained the water
flowed down the tower legs and right into the lower sections. If you bury bottom
section in dirt, even galvanized metal will over time rust right at grass level.
Oxygen along with acids in the soil will act on galvanizing at grass
level. That's why towers should have a coating of heavy tar or rubberized
paint to protect the legs. Don't forget the ground rod.
Gary Katona K2UQ age 67
YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
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