[TowerTalk] Copper strap corrosion prevention

[Wes Attaway (N5WA)]

Copper always turns green when exposed to the elements. There is no need to
protect it except where it makes a connection.  The green copper will
outlast you by hundreds of years.  You can use various anti-oxidant
materials at connection points.  It has been a while since I purchased any
of this stuff, but I think you can get it at industrial electrical supply
houses, and probably from various ham dealers.   

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-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Drax Felton
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 5:15 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Copper strap corrosion prevention

I bought 2" wide copper strap from DX Engineering, but where I used it
outdoors it has green corrosion spots on it after only being exposed for a
month.

 

Any suggestions on how I protect this stuff?

 

 

Drax

KB3X

 

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