Certainly good advice, but on the plugging of the ends, I'd recommend a wad
of fiberglass window screen material instead. That allows the conduit to
breathe, because no matter what, it WILL have water in it.
73, Jerry W5KP
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <AA6DX@pacbell.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] Cable purchase source info requested
> I certainly concur with Jim ... and, while you are at it ... run some
spare
> "fish lines" too .. and use conduit large enough to allow easy replacement
> through the years, and I suggest plugging the ends with OAKUM, which keeps
> moisture, rodents. etc. out of
> your underground system ... it's available in a well stocked hardware
> store's plumbing department. Looks like a horse's tail, but dirtier ..
> smells bad ... but, worky worky! 73 -- Mark, AA6DX
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