awesome, thanks to all On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 12:31 PM, jree...@18-30chat.net < jree...@18-30chat.net> wrote:
> When I do this we would make a 2x2 frame with plywood on each side and > pre-drill the holes. This would sit over the concrete form > with the J's bolted in place. > > lakel...@gbcx.net wrote: > > I agree... Total PITA lining up rod. We use sleeve anchors or threaded > rod and Hilti epoxy. > > > > > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: "Marlon K. Schafer" <o...@odessaoffice.com> > > > > Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:45:02 > > To: WISPA General List<wireless@wispa.org> > > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Instructions/diagram for framing andpouring > concretepad? > > > > > > I thought about that too. It can be hard to get the lined up in the > right > > spots and still get a nice finish though.... > > > > Certainly a better way to go though. > > marlon > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Scott Reed" <scottr...@onlyinternet.net> > > To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> > > Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 9:27 AM > > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Instructions/diagram for framing andpouring > > concretepad? > > > > > > > >> To hold the box down, I would embed j-bolts in the concrete, not drill > >> holes for any other fastener. Much more secure and less likely to get > >> water in it that will break out the concrete around an anchor. > >> > >> Marlon K. Schafer wrote: > >> > >>> Bob's right. I've always put in my own sidewalks and such. I also > >>> poured > >>> my own slab for an addition to our house.... > >>> > >>> I'd add to what Bob said: > >>> > >>> If this is in an area that will freeze you might want to consider > digging > >>> your foundation down below the local frost line to help prevent this > pad > >>> from moving. They don't do it with transformers etc. out here so it's > >>> probably not needed. But...... > >>> > >>> I'd at least dig down a couple of inches into the ground and frame up > >>> your > >>> sides with 2x8 boards. Use screws not nails and/or make sure you STAKE > >>> it > >>> very well. Concrete is amazingly heavy and blow outs suck. > >>> > >>> Rebar adds very little strength from what I'm told. But it will keep > >>> parts > >>> from moving when the pad cracks (and it probably will). 1/2" rebar > >>> should > >>> be fine. As Bob said, keep it away from the edges and top. I don't > know > >>> that it needs to be 8" though. I always use rebar for my sidewalks and > >>> it > >>> doesn't crack at the bar. > >>> > >>> I'd also attach a ground wire to the rebar. When I did the pad for the > >>> house I ran ground rods AND a ground to the rebar. The more the > merrier. > >>> > >>> Don't forget to leave at least SOME slope to the pad. You want the > water > >>> to > >>> run off not pool up at the bottom of your box. > >>> > >>> You can build up the center of the pad with gravel (smash it down well) > >>> or > >>> rocks (I like rocks) to save on the amount of concrete you need. > >>> > >>> Have fun! > >>> marlon > >>> > >>> ----- Original Message ----- > >>> From: <lakel...@gbcx.net> > >>> To: "WISPA General List" <wireless@wispa.org> > >>> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 8:22 AM > >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Instructions/diagram for framing and pouring > >>> concretepad? > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>> John > >>>> > >>>> if all it is supporting is the nema cabinet just frame out the size > you > >>>> want making sure the sidewalls are real strong because you don't want > a > >>>> blowout of the wall. > >>>> > >>>> Lay out two levels of No. 4 rebar in a square configuration. Rebar > >>>> should > >>>> be minimum of 8 inches from top, bottom and sides. Use 4 small bricks > or > >>>> pavers to keep the lower level off the ground. Tie the two levels > >>>> together. > >>>> > >>>> Pour, float, edge, dry, pull forms, mount box. > >>>> > >>>> It is not necessary to fill the center with rebar as there are no > >>>> stresses > >>>> against the center. > >>>> > >>>> If you are running any conduit inside or up thru the base make sure > your > >>>> stubs are metal. Nothing worse than breaking off pvc flush with the > pad > >>>> top! > >>>> > >>>> :-) > >>>> > >>>> No real structural issues here. > >>>> > >>>> Bob > >>>> > >>>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > >>>> > >>>> -----Original Message----- > >>>> From: "John McDowell" <j...@boonlink.com> > >>>> > >>>> Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:05:31 > >>>> To: Motorola Canopy User Group<motor...@wispa.org>; WISPA General > >>>> List<wireless@wispa.org> > >>>> Subject: [WISPA] Instructions/diagram for framing and pouring concrete > >>>> pad? > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I'm looking for a instructions or template on how to pour a small > >>>> concrete > >>>> pad as a base to a 4 x 2 x 2 NEMA box that I have. I would like for > the > >>>> pad > >>>> to be up about 6" off the ground. Does anyone have a template or > >>>> instructions for this? > >>>> Thanks, > >>>> > >>>> -- > >>>> John M. 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