> I don't know what kind of welding wire he uses, but hopefully it is
> not the steel wire! Normal welding wire for welding ferrous metals
> will rust and start to disappear in a very short time when used
> outdoors.
I have installed 2 of the LBolt quads. A tree took the first one down.
Here is what is on one of my left over wire spool labels:
brand=Natweld Alloy=5356 Size=1/16" Heat=96136 Weight=1 lb.
> If it is for aluminum welding, it probably would be too soft. It would
> break easily, and you'd have a tough time making reliable
> connections. I avoid aluminum electric fence wire for that reason.
It seems to be very strong. It is a pain to work with as Brian, K3KO, pointed
out -- it remembers its coiled form.
73,
Paul
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