[TowerTalk] tower base rod weatherproofing

[Patrick Greenlee]

The concrete is porous so moisture will get to the part of the bolts in 
the concrete.  A knowledgeable concrete and steel engineer might be able 
to recommend some liquid based protectant to penetrate the concrete and 
reduce the corrosion potential. Above the concrete you can go a number 
of ways from painting to cold galvanizing to...

There are electronic systems that impose an electric current to oppose 
and hopefully defeat electrolysis which can be a problem with dissimilar 
metals in contact with an electrolyte.  These days rain water is NOT an 
insulator but typically an acid solution that conducts rater well and 
aids in corrosion problems.

Patrick        NJ5G


On 4/27/2017 5:39 PM, bob wrote:
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> I have some non-galvanized bolts/rods embedded into a concrete base for a
> short tower mounting plate.
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> What would you recommend to coat them in to keep corrosion/rust demons away?
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> They are composed of hardened 5/8 x 18 threaded rods (non-galvanized) and
> the bolts are used for adjusting the tower for plumb, so I'd like to
> preserve the ability to adjust them at some point again.  So something that
> would leave the nuts still adjustable down the road is preferable, even if
> has to be re-sealed/coated at that time its fine.
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> Suggestions?
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> -bob
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