I use a strong rope on each of the element ends and tied with a "timber
hitch" knot. One rope goes to a fixed support, the other to a
come-a-long
anchored to another fixed support. If you need more friction for the
knot on the slick aluminum tubing, first wrap some cloth tape around
the tube where the knots are to be tied.
BTW, avoid nylon or any "stretchy" rope because if it breaks or suddenly
comes loose in the process, it may sling itself and anything attached
to it, causing bodily injury.
If that effort fails, you might try some penetrating oil on the stuck
joints,
let it soak in overnight, then use the come-a-long again. Some heat
from a hair dryer may help too. Good luck!
73,
Charlie, N0TT
On Sat, 3 Nov 2001 06:20:47 -0800 "Tom Harke" <tharke@fortunehitech.net>
writes:
>
> I picked up a Telrex 20M646 which I am working on adjusting the
> element
> lengths. Many of the elements are tight and will not budge. I have
> tried a
> number of things to get the element end loose with no success. Has
> anyone
> else experienced the same problem and found a solution?
>
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