[TowerTalk] How to apply lube to HDX589

[john at kk9a.com]

Lubricating the cable does go against the K7LXC prime directive. US towers
recommends replacing the cable every three years.

Most wire rope is lubricated during manufacturing. Lubrication does two
things:

Reduces friction as the individual wires move over each other.

Provides corrosion protection and lubrication in the core and inside wires
and on the exterior surfaces.

If I owned a crank-up tower I would keep the cables lubricated and only
change them if there was noticeable corrosion or broken strands .

John KK9A



To:	 Bryan Swadener <bswadener at yahoo.com>
Subject:	 Re: [TowerTalk] How to apply lube to HDX589
From:	 Andre VanWyk <kr5dx at yahoo.com>
Date:	 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:45:37 -0400


I am missing something here as US Tower advises against lubricating cables.

What are you gaining by lubricating cable? I my opinion if a un-lubricated
galvanized cable shows signs of rust, it is time to replace it.

73's
NJ0F