[TowerTalk] Neverseize on rohn tower legs

[Roger (K8RI)]

25G that has been up for years should still come apart easily. Put it 
under tension from the gin pole, then rock the section a bit and it 
should lift right off.  I've never needed any kind of jack to get 25G or 
45G apart in all these years.

Using never seize on tower legs is a bad idea and I believe ROHN says, 
or used to say not to use any lubricant on the tower sections. It 
removes the ability of the tower legs to grip the legs on the next 
section, which puts all the load on the bolts and bolt holes. If there 
is any play at all the tower movement will tend to elongate the bolt holes.


73

Roger (K8RI)


anthony wrote:
> I errected my rohn 25g in 1999 using neverseize on each leg for easy disassembly, Now that I might move Im not sure how to remove each section. I do have a very well made gin pole but how in the heck will I pull the sections apart??? I was thinking a 2x6 board and a small hydraulic car jack. Any other Idea's would greatly be appreciated. thanks guys.
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