[TowerTalk] Anchor bolts for LM470

[EZ]

 In theory and if you followed the tower mfg. directions, the top of the
 concrete pad will be crowned and water will not be trapped around the
 protruding anchor bolts.  Before I poured concrete, I painted the top of 
the
 bolts (threaded portion) with etching primer.  After my tower was 
installed,
 I wet down the top of the bolts, nuts, etc. with WD40 and made some cheap
 covers out of short lengths of PVC and PVC end caps.  Water stays off the
 bolts now and the oil keeps them from rusting.  Once a year I recoat with
 WD40, and they look as new as when they were installed.

 Chris
 KF7P


> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "K8RI" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk at tm.net>
> To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 2:19 AM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Anchor bolts for LM470
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>>
>> I'm talking about the threaded bolt above the concrete and exposed to
>> the elements.  I've seen the threads almost gone from bolts that
>> protrude a few inches above the concrete in an area where water can
>> accumulate or at least be trapped for a few days at a time.
>>
>> 73
>>
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