You are referring to Scotch Brite. It is available in a number of grades
of abrasiveness. Check your local major hardware outlet. I think you will
find that it can be purchased in sheets as well as on an abrasive wheel
that can be used in an electric drill. Very handy product to clean up
aluminum oxide!
de Gary W0AW
Ron Chambers <rchambers@aguirre.com> on 05/01/98 09:50:39 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
cc: (bcc: Gary R. Hosler/MIPP/Imation)
Subject: [TowerTalk] re:Polished Elements/Gain Figures
I just polished all the tubing on a TH6 I rebuilt with lemon scent Pledge
funiture polish, and after putting the beam in place on the tower, gain
figures increased 20% on every other odd numbered day after 7PM local
time during commercial breaks.
No, seriously, I found that the little 6" x 9" green cleaning pad, made by
Scotch (sorry can't remember what it is called or identified as), and
found at most grocery stores, is absolutely great for general element
JOINT cleaning. Put your element or tubing section into your padded vise
and use the green pad like a shoe-shine rag. Its grit is just about right
for
cleaning off old oxidation,etc and not scarring the tubing. Doesn't take
but
a minute of elbow grease per joint, then if so inclined, apply a little of
your favorite 'conductive grease', and reassemble. Viagra won't hurt
either whenever you get ready to erect your boom.
Ron
K5PN
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