[TowerTalk] USTower anchor bolts rusting

[Chris]

Hi Jeff,

If they stay uncovered I would say some rust is normal, yes.  BUT!  Do this:  Spray each bolt and nut with a liberal coating of WD40.  Then make some caps to cover them out of short lengths of PVC and PVC caps of the appropriate size that will fit over the bolt/nut.  Respray twice a year; at least it won't get any worse.   I did this from the get -go and no rust on mine so far.

Chris
KF7P





On Mar 27, 2017, at 7:55 AM, Jeff Draughn wrote:

> When I installed my used HDX-555 I purchased new base anchor bolts from US
> Towers. After about 3 years the bolts have a coat of rust on them. Is this
> normal?
> Nothing else is rusting at all including the nuts for the bolts which were
> ordered at the same time.
> Thanks,
> Jeff
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