- 1. Re: [TowerTalk] More dipole support (score: 1)
- Author: jcjacobsen@q.com
- Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:53:51 -0500 (EST)
- Rick, IF you go the EMT galvanized route, I don't think the little stuff will hold up. I've used 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" for short masts and they seem to hold up. the 1/2 and 3/4, and maybe even 1", don't
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-12/msg00302.html (6,761 bytes)
- 2. Re: [TowerTalk] More dipole support (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Goins <wmgoins@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:58:16 -0600
- Rick, I also use a lineman's pole here. They are used to reset breakers high up on poles from the ground. Mine is 35 feet long and it's very heavy wall fiberglass. I have it temporarily supporting a
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-12/msg00304.html (8,601 bytes)
- 3. Re: [TowerTalk] More dipole support (score: 1)
- Author: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:28:16 -0800
- I've found threaded aluminum conduit at the recycle yard for scrap prices. I use it for a falling derrick 20' long in a 2 1/2" size and think it will handle modest load to 30' self supporting. You ca
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-12/msg00308.html (9,482 bytes)
- 4. Re: [TowerTalk] More dipole support (score: 1)
- Author: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:27:12 -0800
- Ray, My application was the same as yours - erect an irrigation pipe vertical. It has the same sizing/threads as the threaded conduit at Home Depot - the type is IMC vs the thin wall not threaded EMT
- /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-12/msg00310.html (8,400 bytes)
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