[TowerTalk] Which type of cable for a crank-up tower?

[Ian White GM3SEK]

K7LXC wrote:
>
>>  I asked that question of the British crankup  manufacturers, but they
>>only use stainless steel for locations like harbor  walls that are
>>directly exposed to the sea. For all other locations  (including "salty
>>air environments" like this QTH) they recommend galvanized  steel with
>>heavy waterproof grease.
>
>    What I've learned is that you don't want to use a  heavy grease because
>it traps water and contaminants and will cause the cable to  rust from the
>inside out. Also the grease will attract particulates and the  grease will
>turn out to be somewhat abrasive.
>

Now which should I follow, Steve:  that advice, or the LXC Prime 
Directive to do what the manufacturer says?

Just askin'  :-)


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