[TowerTalk] tri-ex

[joegps]

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

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> --- joegps <joegps at snet.net> wrote:
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> > 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
> > To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
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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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