[TowerTalk] strength of fiberglass pipe

[Bill Wall]

Hi Don,
Contact Allen Bond at  mgs4u.com. He should be able to answer your question.

Bill Wall KC4UZ

Quads are better

Don Moman wrote:

> A friend asked me what the strength of a fibreglass pipe is, as compared
> to aluminum.... I know aluminum would be in the 30 to 35K range. The plan
> is to use it for a VHF "H" frame. This is available locally, he says, with
> 2" and 2.5" id with .188 wall, in 20' lengths. Sounds fairly skookum to
> me.
>
> I suppose there are different types of fibreglass, just like aluminum but
> we're just looking for a ballpark figure at this stage. I'm not having
> luck with any references I have, and an internet search (I rarely find
> what I want with those) hasn't brought much other than sore eyes.
>
> So I resort to the best reference source - you guys.....
>
> 73 Don
>
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