[TowerTalk] Any harm in pressure washing a tower ?

[K8RI]

On 7/11/2013 12:41 PM, Jim Thomson wrote:
> Any harm in pressure washing galvanized tower’s, or steel bases, masts etc ?
> I have bird crap and stuff on some portions of mine.   Mine is just a small electric
> one... but its capable of ripping the paint off of wooden steps  etc, if  too close
> or wrong attachment wand used.

If the pressure washer removes any galvanizing, it was already loose and 
likely rusting.  A good thing about pressure washing a tower, You'll 
likely find any hidden rust.  I can cut 2 X 4s in two with mine although 
the edges are a tad ragged. Not exactly what you'd want for furniture 
building<:-))

73

Roger (K8RI)

>
> It would save a lot of time, but I don’t  want to damage the galvanized  surface etc.
> The idea was to use just enough pressure to clean it  without  damaging things.
> I suppose I could use a soft nylon brush and soap and water too...then rinse.
>
> later... Jim   VE7RF
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