Covering all the elements with tape would add a bit of weight, and
could be a problem with wind loading, icing, etc. Has anyone asked
the manufacturer what they recommend?
Barry, W2UP
On 24 Mar 2004 Mark . wrote:
> One inexpensive way to provide a sacrificial UV layer to fiberglass
> and polymers is with a single layer of Scotch Super-33 tape. This
> stuff really holds up well to UV. I spiral-wrapped my VHF/UHF
> vertical, and the center splices of my Force 12 C3 this way. They've
> been up 5 years now. That reminds me, I'm due for an inspection climb
> this Spring. If I can reach it, I'll try removing a section of tape
> from the vertical and see how the fiberglass is doing underneath.
>
> Anyone else tried this?
>
> Regards,
>
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