Ken, K4XL wrote:
I'm fresh out of scraps of copper wire
for radials and am considering
> using aluminum electric fence
wire. The other galvanized electric fence
> wire rusts away in a
couple of seasons. Anyone else using the aluminum
> stuff? I've
seen it in 1/2 mile rolls for about $45 via the
>
internet...maybe cheaper at the local farm store.
> 73,
> Ken K4XL
> k4xl@arrl.net
Ken,
etc.,
Aluminum is much more chemically active than zinc
(galvanizing). Usually the minerals in soils accelerate
corrosion.
GL & 73
George K8GG
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