Hi Con,
What I uses was not insulated. I guess that's how they solved the
problem, unless water wicks inside from the exposed end?
GL,
Barry W2UP
On 20 Dec 2003 corneliuspaul@gmx.net wrote:
> Hi Barry,
>
>
> OK - thanks for the hint!
> Anyway, it looks like the stuff you used was NOT insulated, true?
>
> The wire wire I am talking about is insulated with a PE jacket,
> so that would prevent it from rusting I guess...
>
> Any other comments still very appreciated, tnx
>
> 73
> Con DF4SA
>
>
>
>
>
> At 18:45 20.12.2003 +0000, you wrote:
> >Avoid stranded copperweld!
> >
> >A number of years ago, I built a bunch of lowband wires using this
> >stuff (purchased from Wireman). Within 2-3 years it all broke. What
> > happens is the strands rub against each other as it sways in the
> >wind, abrades the copper off, exposing the steel core, then it rusts
> >and breaks. Never again!
> >
> >Yes, solid copperweld is tough to work with, but I've never had it
> >fail. 73, Barry W2UP
>
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