"Goop" = Penetrox, Noalox, Jet-Lube SS-30, or other A while back, there was a good discussion on this reflector of which goop is recommended for telescoping aluminum tubing connections in antennas. M
Hi Rich, You want just enough of a thin film to provide lubrication and to prevent corrosion/oxidation no more lest you partially or completely insulate one section of the telescoping tubing from the
Rich: When I built my HF Yagi (Bencher Skyhawk) in 2001, I followed the then-recommended practice from TowerTalk to use a minimal amount of No-Al-Ox on the elements joints. I cleaned the inside of th
Using a glove is a good idea as some of these products can be tough to wash out of the indentations in your hands. That said, I use Penetrox which has zinc dust, and I apply it with my bare hand tryi
I've never fretted about how much to use. I have used rags, bare fingers, and an old toothbrush to apply it. If there is excess, it builds up as you insert the element and you wipe it off. I have nev
I've used a scotch brite pad also to apply "goop" when assembling antennas. I've found if you use to much, applied with bare finger, you will sometimes strip out the hose clamp before you get the ele
Good Point Jake. I have witnessed the problem where too much Penatrox was applied you would strip the Hose camp threads B-4 you compressed enough to tighten the inner element . MY procedure for assem
Also, a thought from the electrician side of the fence. I had to learn this because my brother-in-law bought a 60's vintage aluminum wired house and asked for some help with its wiring. When working
Thanks to all for your suggestions and good explanations. I appreciate the time and effort you took to reply. 73, Rich, N6KT From: Stan K2STN <k2stn@frontier.com> To: towertalk@contesting.com Sent: T
I am not an electrician but I thought that wire nuts were not approved for use with aluminum wire. John KK9A The understanding is that aluminum almost immediately skins over with oxide after being dr