Hi Bob,
bronze ground clamps are made specifically for attaching to copper, or
galvanized steel without corroding, and are U.L. listed for that purpose.
I've never seen any evidence of corrosion in any of the applications I've
seen, even very old ones. It wouldn't harm anything to use an oxidation
inhibitor if you have doubts. I use Noalox, made by Ideal.
Jim Smith
KQ6UV
>Hi Gang,
>
>I'm planning to use bronze ground clamps to attach #4 copper wires for
>grounding to my 25G tower. The wires will not be in direct contact with
the
>tower as it attaches separately to the clamps.
>
>SInce the tower is galvanized is the use of a bronze transition adequate or
>should I use some sort of anti-ox compound between the bronze clamp and the
>galvanized tower leg ? If so, any suggestions as to specific anti-ox
>compound ?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bob N6RFM (/1)
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