On Sat, 10 Oct 1998, d.dimitry wrote:
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>
> I'll try to answer one more q for you. Yes, the connections between some
> old style aluminum sections has been a problem after several years outdoors.
> They can be very difficult to pull apart. There are precautions and
> maintenance steps that can be done to help this problem. First, coat the
> section ends you are joining together with an anti-seize lubricant made for
> aluminum surfaces. This can be gotten at electrical, hardware and bearing
> stores, as well as antenna and some tower mfrs. Then take your tower apart
> every 3 to 5 years to check the joints. Do you need to apply more
> lubricant? Also, on this issue, do not over-torque the nuts on
Take the tower apart every 3 - 5 years??? YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!?!?
73,
Gary K9GS
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