[TowerTalk] Lubricating cables

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-08-30 20:14:35 EDT, w9ol@dataflo.net writes:

> There is a specially formulated type of lubricant for cables.
>  Most cables have fiber wicks at the center of the wraps/braid.
>  
>  As my life depended on the cables I used the special lubricant.
>  
>  You may have to contact a scaffolding supplier for the product.

       Actually Champion Radio Products carries PreLube 6 which is the kind 
of product you're talking about. I contacted an engineer at a wire rope 
manufacturing company and this is what he recommended.

      It's messy to put on (lots of over-spray) but does a wonderful job of 
penetrating and lubricating crank-up cables. Recommended application is twice 
a year. More details at http://www.championradio.com.

Cheers,  Steve    K7LXC
Champion Radio Products

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