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Subject: [Towertalk] Lighting Protection and Roof Towers
From: RedHaines@centurytel.net (Red)
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 11:22:05 -0600
I certainly agree with Jon Ogden, NA9D,  on all points except the 
application of anti-corrosion compound.  Mechanical joints require 
application of appropriate anti-corrosion compound.  They also require 
frequent inspection and cleaning, with replacement of the compound, at 
least annually and more often in some cases.  ICE offers different 
anti-corrosion compounds for different joining  materials.  I recommend 
studying their products and recommendations for their use.

It is better to provide welded connections, using systems like Cadweld. 
 See harger.com, erico.com, electrolink.com, exothermicweld.com and 
therfc.com for more information.  These systems or the devices they 
demand appear somewhat expensive, until one considers their value or the 
cost of not using them, at least on the more significant  parts of the 
lightning dissipation system.  I look forward to hearing more about 
these welding systems.

73 de WOØW

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