In a message dated 5/24/04 2:28:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
jim@walkersdomain.com writes:
> I'm planning to erect a 70 foot tower from sections of Rohn 25. I'm seeking
> input on what to use on tower joints to help prevent seizing at the joints.
I just use some automotive grease - it's cheap and plentiful. OTOH if you
want the tower to be conductive for shunt-loading or slopers and such, use an
antioxidant. I don't think there are any for zinc galvanizing but some NoAlOx
or Penetrox is better than nothing.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
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