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1. [TowerTalk] Base insulators for verticals (score: 1)
Author: w7xu@iw.net
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 22:05:46 -0400
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
/archives//html/Towertalk/2011-07/msg00065.html (8,541 bytes)

2. Re: [TowerTalk] Base insulators for verticals (score: 1)
Author: n8de@thepoint.net
Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:16:47 -0400
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
/archives//html/Towertalk/2011-07/msg00066.html (10,083 bytes)

3. Re: [TowerTalk] Base insulators for verticals (score: 1)
Author: "Tim Duffy K3LR" <k3lr@k3lr.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 21:58:11 -0500
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
/archives//html/Towertalk/2011-07/msg00068.html (10,160 bytes)

4. Re: [TowerTalk] Base insulators for verticals (score: 1)
Author: Stan Stockton <k5go@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2011 22:32:19 -0500
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
/archives//html/Towertalk/2011-07/msg00069.html (10,759 bytes)

5. Re: [TowerTalk] Base insulators for verticals (score: 1)
Author: K8RI on TT <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:44:51 -0400
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) _______________________________________________ ______________________
/archives//html/Towertalk/2011-07/msg00070.html (11,746 bytes)

6. Re: [TowerTalk] Base insulators for verticals (score: 1)
Author: Jim Lux <jimlux@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:49:13 -0700
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
/archives//html/Towertalk/2011-07/msg00071.html (10,322 bytes)

7. Re: [TowerTalk] Base insulators for verticals (score: 1)
Author: K8RI on TT <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:46:21 -0400
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
/archives//html/Towertalk/2011-07/msg00073.html (15,743 bytes)

8. Re: [TowerTalk] Base insulators for verticals (score: 1)
Author: K8RI on TT <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:19:33 -0400
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
/archives//html/Towertalk/2011-07/msg00074.html (17,332 bytes)


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