[TowerTalk] Tower Anti-Seize

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 5/24/04 2:28:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
jim at 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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