If you don't like all that sticky residue try using carbonated water
(Perrier is overkill). The active ingredient in the Coke is carbonic acid
which forms from the CO2 dissolved (and ionizing) in water. Since it is a
very weak acid it probably will not react too rapidly with the material and
cause a problem after the joint is separated.
I can't say that I have had much luck using this carbonic acid method, but
maybe my experience has been with AL-to-AL joints that have a different
cause for sticking.
Tod, KOTO
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-towertalk@contesting.com
[mailto:owner-towertalk@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Craig Clark
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 8:57 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Stuck Elements
My brother-in-law, KA3LZM, works for the Werner ladder Company in the
machine shop.
He recommends pouring a Coke down the stuck elements. Then try to rotate
the elements apart w/o crimping them.
:-) "things go better with Coke..................."
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