[TowerTalk] Opening Steel Hardwre AFter 15 Years

[Keith Dutson]

Good reminder to always use hot dipped galvanized hardware.

I have successfully used GM Heat Valve Lubricant for many years.  I can
still be purchased at the local Chevrolet dealer.

73, Keith NM5G

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From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Riki, K7NJ
Sent: Saturday, April 4, 2020 3:38 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Opening Steel Hardwre AFter 15 Years

Fifteen years ago,  I had attached a tower to threaded steel studs
protruding from the tower's concrete base. Now, I need to replace the tower.
Even though I used highly recommended "PB Blaster", it was almost impossible
to loosen the nuts from the studs. Finally, I was able to open them, but not
without thoughts of a nightmare scenario where the studs might have been
broken, etc.. I would like to be sure that this situation will never happen
again.  I'm convinced that I should have applied something to protect the
hardware when the tower was first installed.  I have several ideas, but this
is something I don't care to experiment with for obvious reasons.  I'm
looking for something that has actually been done and worked. Any actual
time proven (!) suggestions would be appreciated.  

73, Riki K7NJ



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