On 15 Oct 2003 at 13:24, RWMaylott@aol.com wrote about Kashjian towers:
Well, I got a TriEx while the name still existed. (Maybe the last one!?)
> I have had two problems of note:
> 1. Although I have not heard of anyone else with this problem, I have a
> problem with the mast binding. I have "good" rotation over only about 180
> degrees, despite numerous attempts to correct the problem (including getting
> an extra
> internal thrust bearing from Tashjian). Don't know whether the top pipe may
> be a little out of plumb, or whether the "floating" rotor mount used in this
> design are contributing.
I have about 8 feet of mast in the top section of my tower; no problems.
> Another consideration is that there is no means of adjustment on the base,
Test-fit the tower to the base. It would be much easier to adjust before
installation
than after! (Mine was fine!)
> I spent an extra grand to hire a concrete contactor to dig the hold and
> ensure that the base got installed plumb.
I dug my own hole with my 65-year-old body. The top bits of the base, where
the
tower actually attaches, was prefabricated. I found it really easy to build a
jig that
held the completed base in place and plumb. We checked it during the pour
(pumped concrete) and it was no trouble keeping it plumb.
I don't know if the Kashjian towers are the same, so YMMV.
73,
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