Yes. My 106' tower has limit switches. And so does my 589 tower. That's why I'm
thinking the same design can be used. By the way, the control box itself is in
fine shape. It the electrical part that needs to be redone. Looks simple
enough to copy.
> On Jul 23, 2016, at 15:25, Roger (K8RI) on TT <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
> wrote:
>
> The Hoffman boxes do depend on a good coat of paint to protect the surface
> where the door gasket seals. Mine showed surface rust is less than 8 years
> with just the factory primer.
>
> Whether a heavy duty Plastic replacement box, or the Hoffman box (both can be
> installed on the tower just like the original., installing the components can
> be done in a few minutes with hand tools at a savings of nearly $900. With
> no limit switches, the cost of new components is around $10 - $15 excluding
> the electrical box.
>
> I could afford the factory box, ready-to-go, but even with one hand it's an
> easy installation.
>
> I'd definitely want limit switches. They are good insurance.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>
>> On 7/23/2016 Saturday 5:37 PM, john@kk9a.com wrote:
>> Hoffman enclosures are pretty well made, I have not seen one with any
>> significant corrosion even after being outdoors for well over a decade.
>>
>> John KK9A
>>
>>
>> Re: [TowerTalk] Looking for UST Control Box
>> from [Roger (K8RI) on TT] [Permanent Link][Original]
>> To: towertalk@contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Looking for UST Control Box
>> From: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
>> Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 23:40:39 -0400
>>
>> My LM470 uses a plastic replacement instead of the Hoffman box (PVC?) and
>> they don't rust.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Roger (K8RI)
>>
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