ground rod question [RE-wrenches]

[Jim Duncan]

 Are there any unique methods or specialized equipment...

I constructed a device out of PVC pipe, just small enough ID to clear 
the ground rod OD and long enough to completely cover it's length. I 
cemented 2 90 deg. elbows, a shut-off and a female threaded garden hose 
adapter. 
It took 4 hoses in series to reach the faucet but the flow of water out 
the end worked pretty well through even solid packed dirt to blast a 
hole for the rod to 'fall' into. Eventually I hit hard stuff and the 
last coupla feet took a 16 pound sledge. 
I would consider using maybe a brazed on piece of 1/2 in emt for more 
rigidity on ver.2. I also cut a 'fishmouth' on the business end of the 
pvc and twisted back and forth while drilling. 

Jim Duncan
North Texas Renewable Energy Inc
Fort Worth, Texas


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