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

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/2/2011 11:40:47 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
gm3sek at ifwtech.co.uk writes:
 
>>    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?
 
    Ah. The real manufacturer is the wire rope  manufacturer so you should 
follow their advice. My experience with them is to  use a light lube such as 
PreLube 6. There are other applications and suitable  materials so the 
ultimate choice is up to you. That's the nice thing about TT  - you can decide 
whose advice is worthwhile and whose isn't. 
 
    And - as always - the advice here is worth  what you pay for it - hi.
 
Cheers,
Steve      K7LXC