[TowerTalk] How to apply lube to HDX589

[Andre VanWyk]

Well I never heard of a crank up tower that failed because the cables were not lubricated PROVIDING manufacturer guidelines are followed and cables are changed when required.

I think we as hams tend to both try to reinvent the wheel too many times. If it ain't broken, don't fix it!

NJ0F 

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On Jun 13, 2013, at 11:41 AM, Steve Dyer <w1srd at yahoo.com> wrote:

> K7LXC breaks the prime directive for lubricating crank-up cables. He sells Prelube 6 on his site and recommends using it. And yes, any professional user of wire rope always lubricates their cables on a regular maintenance/inspection schedule.
> It baffles me why anyone would not lube the cable with the *proper* lubricant since the cable is THE critical link in a crank-up.
> It's a testament to how well the cable holds up that more failures haven't occurred. That and it's way over-sized to the load.
> 73,
> Steve
> W1SRD
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> From: "john at kk9a.com" <john at kk9a.com>
> To: towertalk at contesting.com 
> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How to apply lube to HDX589
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> 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
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> 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
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