Over here the local electrical supply houses carry tubes of it. A hardware store/ building supply that has a lot of electrical supplies will also carry the tubes, usually about $5. I'm no expert, but
== snip == I'm no expert, but this stuff soon turns to an insulator. I won't use any more. == snip == Which "stuff" Bill? The KLM "stuff" or the F12 "stuff" (or both?)? 73 - JC,k0hps@amsat.org -- FAQ
hw do u know it turns to an insulator?? bob, w7gg -- To: <towertalk@contesting.com> -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.com Administrative req
Depends on the type of rivet. Some are designed to leave a solid center section. Frankly, if the riven leaves a tube that isn't filled, then it will eventually fail when subject to tension/compressio
Noticed this discussion about "pop" rivets and thought I would re-send the write-up I did a little while ago on the subject. If you already got it, just hit the "DELETE" key! Thanks.......... Have a
I must say, this tip has allowed me to separate an A3S boom that has been stuck since I took it down two years ago. I had tried heavy application of penetrating silicone libricants and lots of pressu
Hi Bill (and the other readers of this). I tried to get Penetrox ( a sensible sized tub ) some time ago. I did not get a very useful response to my enquiries unless you count the un-named outfit that
Anti-oxidants should be used on electrical connections and are usually outdoors. They usually involve materials such as aluminum and copper. There are many flavors of anti-oxidants. The two primary c
I live 50 yds from the Gulf of Mexico. Salt is EVERYWHERE. It's tough on every thing. Aluminum oxidizes big-time. Aluminum can be separated easily using propane torch with blow torch tip. This will n
Just a suggestion: as an alternative to sheet metal screws for securing element sections, try aluminum pop rivets. The screws draw the soft aluminum from one element section up into the other elemen
Just make sure you use pop rivets with an aluminum center pin. The steel center pins will corrode out in a hurry when outsdie in the weather... Stan, WA1ECF Cape Cod, MA -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.con
The center pin comes out when you "pop" the rivet leaving only aluminum with a hole in it. Chuck, KE5FI -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towertalkfaq.html Submissions: towertalk@contesting.co
Also, when you want to remove them the steel center pins tend to make the drill bit walk and you end up with an egg shaped hole. Bill, KB3AUG Riverton,WV -- FAQ on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/towe