TTs, I am working on a project that involves building a station near salt water in the Caribbean. The idea of a crankup has been tossed around, but I'm wondering how well the mechanics would hold up
Hollow tube towers of any kind can and always will have a problem of possibly rusting from the inside out. Pyrod solid leg tower seems like an expensive choice but a good one around salt water. Those
Pirod towers are now VALMONT towers. I just put up 2 200 foot Valmont 18" towers, I really like the solid rod construction! However, they are 20 foot sections and require a very husky gin pole and a
I have seen the cables of crankup towers break pretty quickly in that environment. You didn't say what your application is. If there is not a lot of windload or height, perhaps an aluminum tower woul
Kelly, The upkeep and painting of the Oakland Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge is an ongoing paint job as I understand it. I think that says it all. 73 N7RT _________________________________________
in the Caribbean. The idea of a crankup has been tossed around, but I'm wondering how well the mechanics would hold up over time. Uhh, poorly? Too many exposed mechanical parts including the haul cab
Kelly, I suggest you speak with John Ackley, KP2A, and see what he's done with his towers. John has had both commercial and amateur structures on St. Thomas for many years. If it were me, I would avo
All, Been reading this thread for days now. I live in a salt air/water environment, unlike some of the folks who have posted here. I have Rohn 25 up, it works just fine and has not rusted. I have two