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Re: [TowerTalk] Refurbishing tower sections

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Refurbishing tower sections
From: doc <kd4e@verizon.net>
Reply-to: kd4e@verizon.net
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2006 11:07:55 -0500
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> Perhaps it is wise, when refurbishing a galvanized tower section that 
> shows some rust, to inspect the inside of any tubular member for rust or 
> other deterioration.  Rust is a symptom of deteriorating galvanized 
> coating, which may, in some cases, occur inside a tube at a rate greater 
> than on the outside.  If the galvanized coating fails on the inside, 
> painting the outside only may not make that tower section safe to use.
> 73 de WOØW

What do you use to inspect the inside of the
tower legs?

I am guessing one could use a fiber optic
gadget of some sort as one would want to
see the inside of at least one crossmember
joint.

-- 
Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e  http://bibleseven.com
Ham Links: http://bibleseven.com/hl.html
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