[TowerTalk] dissimilar metals

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

But stainless hardware does require standard anti-galling measures, right?

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 10/10/2013 9:44 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> I have owned several Universal Towers and found that the factory supplied
> hardware badly corroded inside the tubing.  Actually it was amazing that the
> tower held together.  After I discovered this problem I started using
> stainless steel hardware and have experience no issues, even in salty Aruba.
> I too noticed water in the steel base legs so I filled them with concrete.
> Do not do anything to obstruct drainage of the aluminum tower sections.
>
> John KK9A
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> Subject:[TowerTalk] dissimilar metals
> From:John Molenda <cdistflatfoot at gmail.com>
> Date:Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:44:03 -0400
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> Hello , I am using a universal free standing aluminium tower . I will be
> performing maintenance to it very soon . my 1st question is ... is it ok to
> use stanless steel boltswith the Aluminum ? 2nd I noticed my tower legs
> which are embedded in the concrete base are collecting water . What is the
> fix for this ? thanks for all your help in advance . De kb2huk John Molenda
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