Tower for CB Antenna?

[UnidenBC92XLT]

My head hurts from all this stuff. I'm fixing to just call out an electrician and tell him to get it done. I don't care what it cost.

 

[mmckenna]

My head hurts from all this stuff. I'm fixing to just call out an electrician and tell him to get it done. I don't care what it cost.

Call your electric utility first. It should be free. If there is a discrepancy with their gear, they'll fix it. If there is a discrepancy with your stuff, they'll likely point it out and tell you exactly what needs to be done.
That last part may be very valuable. If you call in an electrician it might get very expensive if you don't know exactly what to ask for.

Many years ago I had an issue with a faulty gas stove. I was able to call my local gas utility and they sent a guy out. He fixed my faulty pilot light with a simple adjustment. Saved me blowing $700 on a new stove or a bunch of money on a plumber.
Getting the same sort of service from the electric utility might save you a bunch of money.

It never hurts to ask....

 

[UnidenBC92XLT]

Call your electric utility first. It should be free. If there is a discrepancy with their gear, they'll fix it. If there is a discrepancy with your stuff, they'll likely point it out and tell you exactly what needs to be done.
That last part may be very valuable. If you call in an electrician it might get very expensive if you don't know exactly what to ask for.

Many years ago I had an issue with a faulty gas stove. I was able to call my local gas utility and they sent a guy out. He fixed my faulty pilot light with a simple adjustment. Saved me blowing $700 on a new stove or a bunch of money on a plumber.
Getting the same sort of service from the electric utility might save you a bunch of money.

It never hurts to ask....

Ok I will do this. Thanks for the info also.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

June edition of Nuts and Volts magazine has an informative article about household wiring and grounding. It just arrived today. They have an on line magazine as well.

 

[JayMojave]

Hello U+12: The U-Bolts could be installed holding the two tower legs against the wood, I would add them in between the Pipe Clamps. We are just trying to suggest ways to keep that antenna installation up in bad weather. And your safety when climbing the tower. I am sure your tower install guy means well, but I have had and seen too many towers and such come down in strong winds. When say just a few more dollars could have prevented loosing the tower and antenna.

I took down two 65 foot towers a few years back, these towers where supposed to be free standing and not need guy wires. The Ham who had these towers added guy wires to them as cracks could be seen in the sides of the tower legs. Guy Wires again help lessen the stress placed on the top mounting point. Oh yeah they weren't properly grounded.

Don't let the grounding thing get you down. 99% of all the Ham and CB Towers aren't grounded per the book, don't sweat it. You can always just unplug your coax in the event of a lightning storm.

Again good antenna install.

Jay in the Great Mojave Desert

How would a guy go about using ubolts to secure it to the house? I looked at everything under the sun at Lowes and local hardware stores. This is the best and most sturdy thing I could find. The guy that installed the tower for me said it was probably the best way to do it. These straps have 8 quarter inch lag bolts that are 3 inches long in them. I was going to have him put guy wires on it and he told me it didn't need it. But I guess I could add them just for more security. On the tower cleaning I just used sandpaper and the Premium Grey Primer RustOleum brand from walmart. It was almost $4 a can. The guy that installed it has put up several towers even a few 80' towers. But I'm open to opinions and suggestions. This is first tower I have ever had. I've only had push up poles in the past for any kind of antenna. Thanks for all you guys input.

 

[PrimeNumber]

Here's a nice intro to antenna/tower grounding:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luy8XP8O390
Well worth the 15 minutes to watch. It's not the be-all end-all, but it is a good place to start.
"Beware the folklore!"

 

[UnidenBC92XLT]

Here's a nice intro to antenna/tower grounding:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luy8XP8O390
Well worth the 15 minutes to watch. It's not the be-all end-all, but it is a good place to start.
"Beware the folklore!"

Thanks for the video.

 

[RFI-EMI-GUY]

Here's a nice intro to antenna/tower grounding:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luy8XP8O390
Well worth the 15 minutes to watch. It's not the be-all end-all, but it is a good place to start.
"Beware the folklore!"

Excellent video and advice.