I can see how my question has caused some confusion. To clarify, I am *not* considering anchoring solely into the stucco and sheathing. I'll be anchoring to the building frame -- only after completin
Thanks to all who provided input on this topic. Very likely, I will place a wood backer between the bracket and stucco. Bolts (or threaded rod) will run through the bracket, wood backer, stucco, and
I'll second the SOS pads. I know folks have raised concerns about leaving pieces of steel behind but it just doesn't happen in my experience. Even old heavily oxidized pieces clean up very quickly. R
Yes to SOS pads here as well. I don't believe I've tried plain steel wool. SOS pads were suggested to me by by someone who has spent a lot of time cleaning aluminum antenna parts. I believe he also u
I've used several boxes of Tech Tron branded adhesive lined heat shrink tubing. I buy it from a local electronics shop but found this online: <http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/thescienceshop/the-
Does anyone have a copy of drawing C850506? It provides the concrete base dimensions for Rohn 25 bracketed installations. It's nowhere to be found in the most recent catalog nor is there anything els
I'm fine with calculating the overturning moment of a freestanding tower. My questions is about guyed and bracketed installations. When I think of a force diagram for a bracketed tower, it appears to
Thanks to everyone who responded to my query. It turns out what I'm looking for is indeed in the 2004 version of the Rohn catalog -- page 108. Thanks again! -Jeff W7WWA ______________________________
Tim, Use either an eye lag that goes several inches into the trunk or and eye bolt that goes through the trunk and is washered on the other side. The tree will grow, so make sure you have a few inche
The University of Alaska posts daily auroral forecasts. They also have an Aurora Alerts email list. When the K index increases to the point Aurora is likely in the lower 48, they send out an email. I
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