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[TowerTalk] Re: [Tower base maintenance

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Re: [Tower base maintenance
From: K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC)
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 11:41:40 EDT
In a message dated 98-04-07 10:15:19 EDT, you write:

> Somebody -- I think it's ICE -- recommends using a tar-based sealant over
>  tower-to-ground wire connections, etc. to retard any dissimilar metals
>  corrosion.  I use roofing cement, since I always seem to have some around,
>  and it forms a resilient, water-tight coating.

     Really? I hadn't heard that. While you should use an antioxidant in every
connection that isn't CadWelded, I've never seen an external ground in a
commercial site covered by anything. I don't think this is recommended in the
National Electrical Code either. There are also other options to minimize the
dissimilar metals problems.

Cheers,  Steve  K7LXC

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