How To Deploy

Although not rocket science, here is some helpful advice on how to go about driving your GroundGrabbas into the ground. Read on…

To use GroundGrabba ground anchors it is best used with a cordless drill.

Sure, you can try and use a lug wrench or socket but GroundGrabbas are made to make life easier and more secure in your staking process.

Sorry, your cheapy supermarket home handyman specials probably just won’t cut it.

We suggest a high torque 18v (or higher) drill minimum of 48ft-lb (65nm). My first cordless drill had 48ft-lbs (65Nm) and it took its toll on the drill. My next drill which I still use today has 125Nm or 92ft-lb of torque and handles the task much better.

But for our steel GroundGrabbas, if you want a definite no-hassle approach you could do as I have done and get yourself a large cordless impact wrench (rattle gun) which has over a whopping 740ft-lb (1,000Nm) of torque!

Please note: Only use impact-type drills with our GroundGrabba Pro steel ground anchors.

Then, to adapt to the ¾” (19mm) hex head you will need a socket for your drill.

Please note: If you have a 3/8” or ½” drive impact wrench it is best to use a socket made for the purpose.

Will GroundGrabbas go through rock?

NO, they will not! If you hit a rock or underground obstruction just do what you’d do if hammering a stake… move it!

Hard Grounds

If you find the ground too hard it is recommended to drill a pilot hole with one of our masonry drills to the depth of your GroundGrabba.

Sometimes the ground may be so hard that unless you have a very high torque impact wrench you may not be successful. Also if the ground is extremely hard like concrete, if your impact wrench has the torque you may find the ground will crack around the ground anchor. You will know if the GroundGrabba has enough purchase or not. Often I find that it is in so tight the steel can make a pinging sound if you tap it with something steel.

Steps to deploy

1. Make sure that there are no underground dangers such as services not limited to electricity, gas, communications, water, sewerage/effluent, drainage.
2. Place the pointed tip of the GroundGrabba against the ground where you need to deploy it.
3. Place the ¾” (19mm) socket (which is already in the drill ready for use) on top of the GroundGrabba hex head.
4. Hold the drill steady with a tight grip in BOTH HANDS, one on the handle the other on top of the drill body so you can push down.
5. Make sure your feet are about 12” (or 300mm) apart and you have a sure footing and that…
6. The drill handle is just on the inside of your RIGHT leg (if using a longer GroundGrabba you may only be able to achieve this after the GroundGrabba has wound itself down far enough) which helps prevent wrist injury should the drill handle want to twist counter-clockwise.
7. Start your drill slowly (Best on a medium safety torque setting until you are competent with being able to increase it) pressing down on the drill.
8. Keep the speed slow with downward force until you feel your drill slow down more as the flights bite into the ground and start to draw themselves downward.
9. As the GroundGrabba draws itself down, if you choose you may now reduce the downforce.
10. When the hex head of the GroundGrabba reaches almost ground level you can stop.

Important Note: If you drill too fast or without enough downward force or both all you may do is bore a hole in the earth and your GroundGrabba will not anchor to the best of its ability.

See the video here:

 

 

Steps to Extraction

1. Remove any loose attachments or tie downs from your GroundGrabba before starting the extraction process.
2. Place the ¾” (19mm) socket (which is already in the drill ready for use) on top of the GroundGrabba hex head.
3. Hold the drill steady with a tight grip in BOTH HANDS, one on the handle the other on top of the drill body so you can push down.
4. Make sure your feet are about 12” (or 300mm) apart and you have a sure footing and that…
5. The drill handle is just on the inside of your LEFT leg which helps prevent wrist injury should the drill handle want to twist clockwise.
6. Start your drill slowly, or if experienced it’s ok to use high speed (Best on a medium safety torque setting until you are competent with being able to increase it) pressing down on the drill.
7. Keep the speed slow (or high speed when experienced) with downward force to keep the drill socket connected to the hex head and the GroundGrabba will start rising.

See the video here: