I believe we are getting into apples and oranges. The T&B copper containing
material not only keeps trash and moisture out and reduces oxidation, but
also insures low contact resistance. The copper granules are compressed in
the goop and provide a low resistance. I would be hesitant to use it on
anything but two copper interfaces. I am sure this is going to start another
discussion. I am using it on 16 8 foot gnd rods attached to 6 5o foot
flashing lightening ground radials extending 2 each from each tower leg.
73
Sam, W5LU
>From: K7LXC@aol.com
>To: res0958z@verizon.net, TOWERTALK@contesting.com
>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Any substitute for that Polyphaser clamp Goo?
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 11:14:34 EST
>
>
>In a message dated 2/13/02 9:05:23 PM Pacific Standard Time,
>res0958z@verizon.net writes:
>
> > I thought I'd read here in the reflector that there is a compound
>similar to
> > Penetrox, NoAlox, but made to be used in the ground rod clamps
>Polyphaser
> > sells....the ones that sandwich the ground rod and allow the 1.5"
>copper
> > strap to be connected. This Goo stuff apparently is made up with copper
> > particles and not aluminum like the Penetrox and NoAlox compounds. Is
> > Polyphaser the only company that sells the material? Seems like I'd
>read
> > that a copper based silicone material was available at the Home Depots
>or
> > Lowe's, etc. Anyone know?
>
> As far as anti-oxidants, just read the label - it'll tell you what
>materials are suitable for use; i.e. aluminum, copper, aluminum AND copper,
>etc. It doesn't really matter what the material of the particulates is -
>they're held in suspension and NOT subject to oxidation since the vehicle
>material keeps the oxygen out.
>
> So as long as the anti-oxidant says 'copper' - you can use any of them
>that you want or have. There is no appreciable difference in their
>performance - they're just different recipes.
>
>Cheers,
>Steve K7LXC
>Tower Tech
>
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