In a message dated 9/27/02 9:21:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, K5RC@aol.com
writes:
> > Weld it with a 1/16" or
> > larger groove weld using E70xx electrode
>
> I was told never to weld to a tower that was under vertical load. The
> welding
> changes the metallurgy of the tower leg.
>
> I agree with the angle iron fix, except I would use u bolts instead of
> welding. I used that fix on a tower that lasted until a hurricane took it
> down.
QSL. The legs of 25 and 45 are pretty thin. You might be asking for more
trouble by trying to weld it. Cadwelding to the leg is strictly verboten too
- good way to put a hole in the leg.
I always agree with Hank but there is a caution attached to this
approach.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
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