[TowerTalk] Rohn 25 bolt replacement

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 02/29/2000 12:36:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
w5mj@hal-pc.org writes:

> About halfway up a 90' Rohn 25 tower which I had occasion to climb a couple
>  of weeks ago, I noticed all 6 bolts at one of the section joints show lots
>  of rusting.  Whatever galvanizing they had once has now faded into history.
>  If they are not weak, they certainly give the appearance of being weak, and
>  certainly are not as sturdy as I, as the climber, would like to see.  The
>  rest of the bolts, guys and clamps appear to be in good shape, and I 
presume
>  the 6 bolts in question are not from the same batch as all the rest.  How
>  can I replace them without dismantling the tower?

      Take them out one at a time and replace them. No dis-assembly required.

Cheers,   Steve    K7LXC
Tower Tech 

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