I have some non-galvanized bolts/rods embedded into a concrete base for a short tower mounting plate. What would you recommend to coat them in to keep corrosion/rust demons away? They are composed of
Author: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 09:24:24 -0500
The concrete is porous so moisture will get to the part of the bolts in the concrete. A knowledgeable concrete and steel engineer might be able to recommend some liquid based protectant to penetrate
Bob, The installer who did my tower used plenty of NeverSeize on the non galvanized bolts and nuts and I had no problem removing them 12 years later. I was surprised to find them prepared that way bu
Author: K7LXC--- via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:23:55 -0400
a short tower mounting plate. away? You've got 2 things to consider: the bolts in the concrete and the part of the bolts above the concrete pad. Frank, W3LPL, recommends using roofing tar on the bot
UST HDX-572: I used automotive grease on the exposed anchor bolts / double nuts, that was 16 years ago. The base was buried in snow several months each winter. When I took the tower down last May to
Strap some zinc to the bolts. It will cathodically protect the steel (same concept as galvanizing and also, for example, corrosion protection used in water heaters). Google "cathodic protection" if y
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