Hi Gerry,
I use NOALOX (Penetrox equivalent) on all my antenna joints and on the stainless
steel hardware. It sure helps when removing (for repair or otherwise), but I
don't think it will help with conductivity That thread went nowhere last year!!
So, yes, use it!!
73,
Bill, N3RR
gbay wrote:
> I'm assembling the phasing tubes on my TH-11DX. I've been using Penetrox on
> all boom and element joints. My question is, should I use it on the bolts
> and washers that are used to fasten the wires to the phasing tubes? On the
> one hand, it would seem to be a good idea to enhance electrical conductivity
> and keep the bolts from freezing up over time. However, the manual says to
> use stainless washers around the pigtails to prevent galvanic corrosion
> between the copper and aluminum. If I use Penetrox, there would be a better
> "connection" between the pigtail and the aluminum tubes which might speed up
> corrosion. Which way should I go...use penetrox or not on these bolts,
> etc.?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you can give me with this issue.
>
> 73 de Gerry, W1XY
>
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