[TowerTalk] tri-ex

[joegps]

--- joegps <joegps at snet.net> wrote:

> http://www.tashtowers.com/,is part of the answer,
> cold
> galvanism compound, either spray or brush on.
> 
> Joe K1NCO
> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 15:58:44 -0800
> From: "Jim & Velma Woods" <woods at grantspass.com>
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Need Information on old Tri-Ex
> Tower
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> I have just purchased an old Tri-Ex tower and am
> interested in info.  
> It is a Model 354 and is a crank-up with 3 sections
> and a total height 
> of about 54 feet.  I would like to know what Tri-Ex
> recommended for a 
> concrete base and rebar cage.  This tower is
> designed
> for guying but does 
> appear to have a tilt-over base.  I am planning on
> installing a small 
> tribander on the tower.  
> 
> Also, the tower has been painted several times and
> is
> chipping paint 
> flakes.  Would like to strip and repaint.  What
> paint
> would work best?  
> There appears to be galvanizing but there is some
> rust, although not 
> severe.  It will take time but as it is extended on
> the ground, this seems 
> like the best opportunity to paint it.
> 
> Thanks very much for your assistance.
> 
> Jim Woods, W7PUP
> woods at grantspass.com 
> Grants Pass, Oregon
> 
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