[TowerTalk] TowerTalk Digest, Vol 26, Issue 62

[joegps]

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> > > galvanism compound, either spray or brush on.
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> > 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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