Well it would be better than nothing. 10 inches would be about right
for a pole that was only set in about 2 1/2 feet. If I were only going
to put in six inches of concrete, I would put it in about four to six
inches below the surface.

Depending on what the soil is like, using cement mixed with the soil is
another option. Often a lot easier to do than using concrete in areas
where one can't get a truck close to the site.

Dan

Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote:


No, I do believe you. The recent discussion has been more about "pads" as
collars than about going down a substantial distance. You're 100% right.
But, if you will, comment about the value of just a 6"-10" thick pad at the
very top of a pole's earth contact.

LLoyd