Also, if it has had steam run through it, I'd imagine it is pretty rusty
inside.
Tom W7WHY
I would not use it for mast material. You want something like high carbon
steel or 6061-T6 aluminum. Steel is about twice as strong as aluminum in
the same OD size and wall thickness, so it is the best choice for longer
masts.
73, Keith NM5G
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From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of AA6DX - Mark
Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2006 9:02 PM
To: TowerTalk
Subject: [TowerTalk] Steam Pipe for Masting
Howdy TTers .. I have available some 2Ø' sections of black steam pipe, 2.5"
(OD? ID?) --- Heavier than regular pipe .. apparently bent at the ends, so
'bout 17' good .. Anybody know about using such piping for masting? I
guess would be good for holding up other pipes for dipole ends, but ...
wondering if would work for yagi stacks ??? Going to go have a peek
tomorrow. $25 each seems reasonable.. 73 Mark Nelson - AA6DX
mailto: AA6DX@ARRL.NET
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