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It's strange isn't it how we perceive others, I have written above about elderly couples without a thought that I am in my mid 70's and would be considered to be in that group. ?
I'm more concerned that you live in a "commune" ! Have you given up all worldly possessions ? Do you share everything ? Smoke weed all day ??
 
I've driven a total of 3 earth rods. The first was sent home with a sledge hammer, many years ago. The other two were added a couple of years ago and started with an SDS that was quickly abandoned in favour of the trusty sledge hammer. Through softer areas the sledge was much faster. When I hit harder ground and obstructions the sledge was similarly much faster.

In short; driving earth rods with an SDS drill might be a less labour intensive option, but wastes an awful lot of time. I don't care for this method, but then I don't have to drive earth rods on a regular basis ?
 
sledgehammer every time, and get Glennspark to wield the hammer. if he can't drive it in, nobody can.. butI'd hold it with a 3 ft. pair of blacksmith's tongs. i like my knuckles.
 
I used some 2m lengths M16 stainless studding recently as earth rods. Cut then end with an angle grinder to look a bit like a drill bit then pre-drilled 1m using a 20mm SDS drill and then used a 'stud nut runner' with a SDS to 1/2" drive adaptor to screw them in like enormous screws.

Enormous screws. Hmm, there must be a double entendre I can slip in at this point...
 
I've driven a total of 3 earth rods. The first was sent home with a sledge hammer, many years ago. The other two were added a couple of years ago and started with an SDS that was quickly abandoned in favour of the trusty sledge hammer. Through softer areas the sledge was much faster. When I hit harder ground and obstructions the sledge was similarly much faster.

In short; driving earth rods with an SDS drill might be a less labour intensive option, but wastes an awful lot of time. I don't care for this method, but then I don't have to drive earth rods on a regular basis ?
It's too unpredictable but I don't see how an SDS would be any use we just have earth rod adapters for demolition hammers

I did use a sledgehammer for one job today though and managed 7.2m total
 
Having spent some time in the Piling job,where motorised percussive driving,is usually faster and easeir,i prefer using an old TE72 hilti,and that gets through most materials,given chance.

I wouldn't be shy of using a sledge...i own two 56lb items,which nobody is rushing to borrow,but they are used with the acceptance of damage,to both animal and mineral..?

.....i actually got an eemoji to stick....Trump will be gone,before i work out how.....
 
Does anyone have the spec of the TE72, as it is no longer made seems to be a bit sparse of detail, trying to compare it with this:

  • 1500W
  • Drill, Hammer Drill & Chisel
  • Max. Impact Energy: 8J
  • Anti-Vibration System
  • Mechanical Safety Clutch
  • Magnesium Gearbox
  • No Brake
  • On/Off Switch
  • 6-Speed
  • Replaceable Brushes
Mostly interested in the Impact Energy.
 
Does anyone have the spec of the TE72, as it is no longer made seems to be a bit sparse of detail, trying to compare it with this:

  • 1500W
  • Drill, Hammer Drill & Chisel
  • Max. Impact Energy: 8J
  • Anti-Vibration System
  • Mechanical Safety Clutch
  • Magnesium Gearbox
  • No Brake
  • On/Off Switch
  • 6-Speed
  • Replaceable Brushes
Mostly interested in the Impact Energy.
I don't have my set of "Top Trumps" for hammer drills with me right now...
 
Can be difficut to find out very much of anything about Hilti, beyond prices and details of maintenance contracts.
All I wish to compare is the Impact energy between different machines, my Hitachi SDS @ 3.2 joules is a bit of a lightweight, however the cheap and cheerful Titan @ 8 joules is a bit of a beast in comparison, drills into concrete and Granite without much of a problem, but is very heavy to work with free hand.

Can't find much on the TE72, but the TE80 is 11.2 joules so it does look as though the TE72 may be better than the Titan at driving in an earth rod.
 
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All I wish to compare is the Impact energy between different machines, my Hitachi SDS @ 3.2 joules is a bit of a lightweight, however the cheap and cheerful Titan @ 8 joules is a bit of a beast in comparison, drills into concrete and Granite without much of a problem, but is very heavy to work with free hand.

Can't find much on the TE72, but the TE80 is 11.2 joules so it does look as though the TE72 may be better than the Titan at driving in an earth rod.
Drilling is very different to driving earth rods I don't think you should drive rods with an SDS constantly unless you have a big budget for new drills

The breaker I carry for daily use is 39 joules "blow energy" according to the manufacturer
 
The Socket has arrived and its 26mm across the flats, thanks to those that helped especially Julie for the vernier calliper picture and measurements.
 

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