[TowerTalk] Nolux or not-to-nolux

[Keith Dutson]

Assuming the tower sections bolt together, good conductivity should not
depend on the lubricant used.  I use plain axle grease when assembling Rohn
sections.

NoAlOx is used mainly in aluminum antenna element assembly to inhibit
corrosion at the joints.  In dry climates it is rarely needed.  Although it
is conductive, it should not be used to assure element-to-element
conductivity.  Instead, be sure the elements are assembled according to
manufacturer instructions.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Ford Peterson
Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 12:39 AM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Nolux or not-to-nolux

That is the question.

I'm putting up an elevated 80M vertical using old Heights tower sections.  I
intend to load the thing on 80M and want good conductivity in the joints of
the tower.

There are many products out there.  None of the typical vendors appear to be
hawking the stuff on their websites.

#1 it is supposed to keep the aluminum unexposed to air.
#2 it is supposed to be conductive to facilitate a good RF connection

What to use and where to get it.  Anybody got good info on this?

Ford-N0FP
ford at cmgate.com


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