Well I never heard of a crank up tower that failed because the cables were not
lubricated PROVIDING manufacturer guidelines are followed and cables are
changed when required.
I think we as hams tend to both try to reinvent the wheel too many times. If it
ain't broken, don't fix it!
NJ0F
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On Jun 13, 2013, at 11:41 AM, Steve Dyer <w1srd@yahoo.com> wrote:
> K7LXC breaks the prime directive for lubricating crank-up cables. He sells
> Prelube 6 on his site and recommends using it. And yes, any professional user
> of wire rope always lubricates their cables on a regular
> maintenance/inspection schedule.
> It baffles me why anyone would not lube the cable with the *proper* lubricant
> since the cable is THE critical link in a crank-up.
> It's a testament to how well the cable holds up that more failures haven't
> occurred. That and it's way over-sized to the load.
> 73,
> Steve
> W1SRD
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: "john@kk9a.com" <john@kk9a.com>
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How to apply lube to HDX589
>
>
> Lubricating the cable does go against the K7LXC prime directive. US towers
> recommends replacing the cable every three years.
>
> Most wire rope is lubricated during manufacturing. Lubrication does two
> things:
>
> Reduces friction as the individual wires move over each other.
>
> Provides corrosion protection and lubrication in the core and inside wires
> and on the exterior surfaces.
>
> If I owned a crank-up tower I would keep the cables lubricated and only
> change them if there was noticeable corrosion or broken strands .
>
> John KK9A
>
>
>
> To: Bryan Swadener <bswadener@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How to apply lube to HDX589
> From: Andre VanWyk <kr5dx@yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:45:37 -0400
>
>
> I am missing something here as US Tower advises against lubricating cables.
>
> What are you gaining by lubricating cable? I my opinion if a un-lubricated
> galvanized cable shows signs of rust, it is time to replace it.
>
> 73's
> NJ0F
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