[TowerTalk] TriEx (Tashjian) Tower

[Dino Darling]

I seem to have this discussion with people almost weekly.

Trying to get a used tower spec-ed is ALMOST impossible.  Even if you
pick up a tower from someone who HAS the original documentation, its so
outdated that it won't be accepted.  I'm even aware of a NEW tower that
was still on the pallet that wasn't accepted because it wasn't the
original owner on the invoice!

If you need to have a tower permitted, it is always easier and safer to
buy new!

If you were a manufacturer, would you want to stamp some old tower? 
What if it is damaged?  What about rust and/or corrosion?  The
liability is HUGE, not to mention the loss of a potential sale.

I say this as a person who removes and resells a lot of used towers here
in Southern CA; the question comes up often!

Good luck on this ALMOST impossible endeavor!


Dino  -  K6RIX
dino at k6rix.com


> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [TowerTalk] TriEx (Tashjian) Tower
> From: "Edward F. Patla" <wb9wyi at sbcglobal.net>
> Date: Sat, January 13, 2007 7:59 am
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
>
> I have the opportunity to purchase a used W 51 TriEx telescoping tower.  The problem is I will need the engineering specs with the wet stamp before I can get a building permit from the village.  Does any one have the engineering specs or know where to get them.
>
>   I am also waiting for a reply from Tashjian, hoping they send something.
>
>   Ed   WB9WYI