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1. [TowerTalk] Copper and Aluminum (score: 1)
Author: spindoc@digital.net (Richard Spindler)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 18:45:41 -0500
Can copper ribbon be clamped directly to an aluminum tower leg? I know you can't clamp copper directly to a galvanized leg, but I am thinking it might be OK with aluminum. I am erecting an aluminum t
/archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00195.html (8,240 bytes)

2. [TowerTalk] Copper and Aluminum (score: 1)
Author: ve6yc@home.com (Peter Larsen)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 00:32:54 +0000
The short answer... No. So now the explanation. As copper and aluminum are two dissimilar metals, if you have an electrolyte you will have made a battery. Aluminum Ox. and water create a real good e
/archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00196.html (8,256 bytes)

3. [TowerTalk] Copper and Aluminum (score: 1)
Author: SavageBR@aol.com (SavageBR@aol.com)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 20:36:53 EST
You might also consider using slightly over sized stainless steel hose clamps around the tower leg. Because the clamp is oversized, you can slip the Cu strip in between two layers of stainless steel,
/archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00197.html (7,927 bytes)

4. [TowerTalk] Copper and Aluminum (score: 1)
Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 22:54:00 EST
Not recommended. You want to use a piece of stainless steel between them. And use an antioxidant as well. If you've got round tower legs, then you'd want to use a hose clamp with a piece of stainless
/archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00198.html (8,364 bytes)

5. [TowerTalk] Copper and Aluminum (score: 1)
Author: spindoc@digital.net (Richard Spindler)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 23:21:17 -0500
Sounds like a good approach, Bruce. Thanks for the idea. Doc, N9AM clamps Cu the inner Cu from problems. -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.c
/archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00200.html (8,420 bytes)

6. [TowerTalk] Copper and Aluminum (score: 1)
Author: KJ6Y@aol.com (KJ6Y@aol.com)
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 23:43:39 EST
Polyphaser makes a stainless steel hose type clamp specifically for that purpose. Part numbers: TK-1 through TK-4. TK-2 is for Rohn 25, 45, 65 tower legs. Skip, KJ6Y Communications Sercice Co <A HREF
/archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00201.html (7,858 bytes)

7. [TowerTalk] Copper and Aluminum (score: 1)
Author: DAVED@ctilidar.com (Dave D'Epagnier)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 06:51:27 -0700
Richard, for the same application I used 0.005" thick stainless steel shim stock. I put a small amount of Noalox on both sides of the stainless, wrapped it around the round tower leg and then clamped
/archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00205.html (9,471 bytes)

8. [TowerTalk] Copper and Aluminum (score: 1)
Author: aa4nn@juno.com (Joe L Blackwell)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 11:18:00 -0500
Greetings, Speaking of copper and aluminum... In laying out temporary radials for the 160 Inv L, I am using aluminum electric fence wire, 17 gauge. In order to connect radials to the 18" diameter gro
/archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00206.html (8,224 bytes)

9. [TowerTalk] Copper and Aluminum (score: 1)
Author: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 11:23:31 EST
Sure but I would highly recommend using silver solder. It's much better in outdoor applications. Cheers, Steve K7LXC Tower Tech -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions:
/archives//html/Towertalk/1999-11/msg00207.html (8,267 bytes)


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