Rohn-25G Tower Install (On the cheap, BUT SAFELY)

Here is a view of the progress on the installation of my Rohn-25G 50' tower. I acquired it from a friend of mine in trade for a case of beer and some gutter repair help, not that I did a lot. My father and I dug a rather narrow 6ft hole which we filled with 8" of gravel, then set the first tower piece down on top of it and seated the legs in the stone. This allows for drainage so that any water entering the tower legs wont collect, freeze, and then split the pipes in the winter. Then we dumped in another 8 inches of gravel and backfilled the hole with dirt, stopping to compact it with some 2x4's about every 12 inches. The tower ended up being rock solid, as in absolutely NO saw what so ever. It is as if we bolted it to the house already.

I will upload more pics as we make progress and begin lifting up the other sections to complete it.

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[KD8FYT]

Just a quick update, I finally purchased the safety gear so I can get started working on mounting the house bracket, and once I acquire a Gin-pole can get to putting the last 3 sections up. Then comes the wiring and what not.

[brandon1802111]

you should sell me the roter

[KD8FYT]

@brandon1802111 Ok sounds good. It doesnt come with the controller since I never got it, but looks to be in good condition. Whats your offer?

[W8PU]

Probably not a good idea to bury the tower in dirt ... it will eventually rust away and fail.

[sdold]

A friend installed his tower in dirt only (no concrete) and I helped him remove it about five years later. Here are some pics of the removal, the base was really rusted where it had been buried in dirt. I was surprised at the damage. Pics here: earl.cc/kcp_tower_removal.htm

[jazzzz1066]

Help!

"Another 8" of gravel and then ???? on top of it. And it's rock solid. "

Couldn't make out the word there. Thanks.

[brandon1802111]

@KD8FYT How many pounds or weight can it turn? and then we'll go from there.