Re: [TowerTalk] Protectant for beam connections

[Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>]

I've seen this done using spray Rustoleum, which looked bad.  I'd think 
maybe clear Krylon is what F12 has in mind.

73, Pete N4ZR

At 08:46 PM 11/4/2004, Malcolm Ringel wrote:

> Maybe "Penetrox" or a similar product ?  Look at the DX Engineering website
> (or elsewhere) for details.
> 73,
> Malcolm, K3KZ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "WA4MWM" <wa4mwm@triad.rr.com>
> To: "TowerTalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 7:34 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Protectant for beam connections
>
>
> > I am finalizing the assembly of some Force 12 beams.  Where the balun
> > attaches to the driven elements and where element jumpers are installed
> > (bolts through the elements attached to balun leads with ring connectors -
> > mostly #10 and 1/4" size), they recommend "spraying" the contacts to
> protect
> > them from moisture, corrosion, etc.
> >
> > What is recommended to use for this?  I need to make this as permanent as
> > possible since this area will be inaccessible after installation without a
> > crane and personnel bucket.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Cliff
> > NC4CB
> > Winston-Salem, NC
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> >
> > See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless
> Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any
> questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > TowerTalk mailing list
> > TowerTalk@contesting.com
> > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
> >
> >
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless 
> Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with 
> any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
>
> _______________________________________________
> TowerTalk mailing list
> TowerTalk@contesting.com
> http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk

_______________________________________________

See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.

_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk