[TowerTalk] Teflon Coated Wire for Quad Elements?

[George P.]

I built a large quad with #12 copperweld...I wonder what the weight 
difference is between the teflon coated stranded / solid, and #12 copperwed 
(copper coated steel). I fugure the tefoln should offer some additional 
fatigue resistance also.
Not sure about Ice buildup on  teflon... but I think that freezing rain will 
adhere to anything below freezing, and may not offer much in ice buildup 
resistance. I know the water will bead on it... that maybe worse as the ice 
may build up in a bumpy fashon... who knows???
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Giacobello" <k2xx at swva.net>
To: "towertalk reflector" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 12:11 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Teflon Coated Wire for Quad Elements?


>
> Although very expensive, someone once suggested using teflon coated wire
> for quad elements.  The objective was to minimize icing and snow
> buildup.  Seemed like a reasonable idea, and I wonder if anyone has ever
> tried it?
>
> Incidentally, the lowest price I was able to find for #12 Teflon coated
> wire was $350/500 ft.
>
> 73, Joe
>
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