[TowerTalk] Welding Galvanized Parts

[Bob K6UJ]

As John says spray afterwards with a zinc based paint.
Rustoleum makes a spray just for this:    http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=36


Bob
K6UJ




On Mar 18, 2012, at 11:50 AM, John Lemay wrote:

> Mike
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> You must locally remove the galvanizing before welding. As already noted,
> there will be fumes, and the galvanizing can "spit".
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> To protect the metal afterward, clean back to bare metal and apply coats of
> a zinc based paint. Get one with a really high percentage of zinc.
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> John G4ZTR
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> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike Ryan
> Sent: 18 March 2012 18:41
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] Welding Galvanized Parts
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>  I have a special project that requires something of a specialized bracket
> be created. I will be welding a galvanized BOLT to a galvanized BRACKET. One
> this is done, I would expect that something should be done to protect all
> the parts from rust.  As I am not in a position to have this galvanized
> currently, I am wondering what the masses might suggest in the way of
> protection from the elements?  - Mike
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