Re: [TowerTalk] Proper bolt sizes for Rohn 25G

[Gary Schafer <garyschafer@comcast.net>]

Note that the harder the grade the bolt is the quicker it will rust. 
That is why, if grade 5 is called for it should be galvanized.

73
Gary  K4FMX


Cqtestk4xs@aol.com wrote:
> Rohn bolts for 25 are fine threaded and are grade 5.  However, they usually 
> turn to rust in a short period of time.
>
> My advice for guys putting up short tower (40-50) is to pick up galvanized 
> bolts at the local hardware store.
>
> I'm no engineer, but the downward force of 200 lb. of tower and some guy 
> tension is not going to shear the bolts.  I've seen a fair amount collapsed tower 
> and have never seen any bolt shear.
>
> Bill K4XS
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