[TowerTalk] Frozen aluminum

[Bill Heinzinger]

You may have success with an old automotive trick I've used many times.

Heat the aluminum joints carefully and then quickly drench with cold water.
The trick worked well with painted, rusted (another form of oxidation) bolts
and other fasteners.
Hope it works for you.



> I've had a ten year old 204BA in storage outside for about 15 years...
> The elements are "frozen" together at the telescoping connections.Deox
> was not common back when they were put together... none was used.
> Tried everything... can't get them apart!
> Would elements in this condition still have good RF continuity and be
> used as is?
> thanks in advance
> jerry k7xx
>
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