I'm looking for some suggestions on how to insulate the base of Rohn 25 tower so it can be series fed. This is for a 4-square on 80 meters. I already have the tower on hand, so I'm not really looking
Look on qrz.com and you will see my 80m tower/verticals. They are insulated by placing solid fiberglass rod inside each tower leg. Using Rohn steel tower, you MUST guy it, so torque should not be a p
Hello Arliss! I suggest you contact Allen Bond, WB4GNT about Rohn 25G base insulators for your 80 meter 4 square http://www.mgs4u.com/fiberglass-tube-rod.htm 73, Tim K3LR I'm looking for some suggest
I have solid fiberglass rod in each leg plus a sheet of G10 plate across each insulated joint held with a couple of muffler clamps above and below the joint. The sheet can be about 4 inches wide and
Those bolts should have been a lot stronger than the thin wall of the 25G tower legs, or am I missing something? 73 Roger (K8RI) _______________________________________________ ______________________
Los Angeles DWP ha a salvage yard where they sell these sorts of things (post insulators) for the scrap metal value. You might need to call around to find how your power company disposes of stuff lik
A few things to remember about fiberglass: The stuff is really abrasive, subject to UV deterioration, and often affected by weathering. Unprotected fiberglass is very sensitive to water caused deteri
I should have added that when ever machining, grinding, or filing fiberglass wear a good quality, well fitting respirator. Change from work clothes and shower before changing into clean clothes and g