In a message dated 99-10-12 18:16:52 EDT, goodnews@mail.cmedic.net writes:
> I am in the throws of installing a crank up tilt tower. The tower including
> rotor cage will reach 110 feet. I have a lot of cable to lubricate. When
I
> do, I will use graphite. Probably the type that comes with a vehicle of an
> evaporative liquid.
>
> Graphite is shaped like little platelets. The rubbing and abrading of coax
> can benefit from the graphite shape and size. Unlike teflon impregnated
> lubribrication, the teflon is like little round balls. It is better used
in
> high friction applications.
I don't know what the cable manufacturers think of graphite as a
lubricant. I do know that the ones I talked to recommended PreLube 6 as a
cable lubricant. It contains rust inhibiting polymers in a penetrating oil;
doesn't contain any graphite.
OTOH if you get an official word from a cable manufacturer (NOT a
crank-up manufacturer) on graphite or any other lubricating material, I WOULD
like to hear about it.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Champion Radio Products
PS - In case you hadn't guessed, Champion carries the PreLube 6. 888-833-3104
or http://www.championradio.com.
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