Another option is to regalvanize each section. Hot dip galvanizing here cost me $0.55/lb for 10 x 20' sections of Rohn 65. About $1500 for 20+ years of no maintenance life, good as new, at less than
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2015 15:09:45 -0400
One suggestion: ROHN says to us a taper pin punch to open up the galvanizing and not to drill it out. The punch will leave the galvanizing in tact where drilling removes it and exposes the edges of t
Hi all The hot dipping might fill the holes, but if you use a bit two sized under the original hole and then use a taper pin the galvanizing should still be intact. 73, de KN4KL ed --Original Message
Author: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Sun, 03 May 2015 13:20:38 -0500
Being careful with the galvanize coating is a good thing. Drilling can cut through it. Tapered tool is better/safer. If you do have an oops then "Cold Galvanize" in a spray can is a very good idea, n