[TowerTalk] [Bulk] PEX tubing for antenna spacers?

[Grant Saviers]

I use square grey PVC rod from McMaster, UV proof, easy to drill, your 
choice 3/8, 1/2" or larger.  My fan dipole has 30" separation at the 
ends so I used 3/8".
http://www.mcmaster.com/#plastic-squares/=11idlcr

another choice is sch80 pvc pipe in 1/4 or 3/8" ips sizes.  McMaster 
again, probably cheaper locally.

Common PEX, I think regardless of color, is not UV proof as others have 
mentioned.

Grant KZ1W

On 3/12/2016 8:28 AM, Larry Banks wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Has anyone used 1/2” PEX tubing (normally used for plumbing) as a spacer for open-wire line or fan-dipoles?  (PEX is cross-linked polyethylene.)
>
> It is cheap in 5’ lengths, easy to work, and passes the microwave oven test, so it isn’t conductive.  (The white stuff that I have microwave tested is not UV resistant, so there is a question about how long it will last outside.)
>
> As it is very light weight and seems to be fairly rigid, it looks like a good candidate for this purpose.  Any experience with this stuff out there?
>
> 73 -- Larry -- W1DYJ
>
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