[TowerTalk] tower insulators

[J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT]

Bob, Steve et al,

Any thoughts on what might be a good approach to insulating a Rohn 25 tower
from the ground?
I was thinking of a pin base in a lower slab of nylon or delrin insulating
material sandwiched with another upper slab of insulating material  that has
bolts into the tower legs.  These could be bolted together at the corners.  
When I say, "slab" I am thinking about 0.5-1.0 inches in thickness. 

My concerns are that the might be stronger and possibly cheaper.  Any
thoughts?

73,
Gordon, W2TTT
201.314.6964


-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bob
Naumann W5OV
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2014 2:33 AM
To: Steve Maki
Cc: towertalk at contesting.com; 'Bob Naumann W5OV'
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] tower insulators

The insulators that you found through an obsolete link are no longer
available.


Sorry!

Bob W5OV
Array Solutions


On Fri, August 29, 2014 9:16 pm, Steve Maki wrote:
> John,
>
>
> Thinking about it, of course I've been thinking about it for a few 
> years now :)
>
> Yes, I saw the Array Solutions solution, and WB0W's, both of which 
> look viable. I only tried contacting them via their web page contact 
> gadgets which aren't always monitored by online stores.
>
> I'll try a direct email, thanks.
>
>
> -Steve K8LX
>
>
> On 8/28/2014 9:45 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
>
>
>> Are you getting back into contesting Steve?  What about these?
>> http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/towerinsulators.htm
>>
>>
>> Try emailing W5OV, BonN at arraysolutions.com
>>
>
>> From:	Steve Maki <lists at oakcom.org>
>> Date:	Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:24:33 -0400
>>
>
>> Does anyone know if there is a currently available commercial leg 
>> insulator for Rohn 45 tower? I've seen reference to products from 
>> Array Solutions and WB0W, but didn't get replies to my inquires, and 
>> I'm guessing they were/are not big sellers.
>>
>> I can fab them myself from fiberglass rod and protect them with an 
>> umbrella of some sort, but would rather save the time with an off the 
>> shelf product.
>


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