Dan Hearn wrote:
> "If you don't allow the tower to fully retract it sounds like it is
> usable
> as is."
> 73, Dan, N5AR
>
True Dan, I suppose I could use the tower as is,but I am sure that
others on this list have had to deal with a twisted top tower section. I
thought about somehow strapping that one section down and trying to use
a piece of pipe to see if I could actually get the twist to come back
some.Your right about the rotor,as that is my Biggest concern, that the
top section and the rotor plate (about 5' down the section) will not
line up correctly,and what problems that will incur down the line.
I was hoping to learn from actual experience's that fellow tower owners
have had,but,at the end of the day, I am probably just going to cut the
2' of twisted section out and re-weld the top plate and lower the rotor
platform also 2',hence a Tristao " 52' " foot tower.
Thanks for your thought's Dan,appreciated.
73
Neil
AE1P
-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Neil & Heather
Goodell
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 4:13 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Restoring a Tristao CZ-454 Tower
I recently acquired a Tristao CZ-454 54' crankup tower for the price of
just removing it from the property. I was surprised at the condition of
the tower considering how old it is,solid with no rust.There is however
one problem with the tower,the top section has a very noticeable twist
to it,about the top 2' of the section,my guess would be from overloading
or wrong mast.I am wondering what action others would take,try to
straighten the section or cut it off ?? The problem I have is, I don't
see how I can straighten it without heat, therefore weakening it even
worse.Welding & grinding ect. is not a problem ,as I have done all my
own work for years.But this will be the first time I have done any work
on a tower, and want to make sure it is done right and doesn't
compromise the integrity of the tower's ratings.I would also like to
take the tower apart,as I will be recabling it any ways,It looks to me
as if there are 2 small rounded metal rivets through a metal dowel
that would allow me to pull the section apart,but like most
things,tearing it apart might be easy, What would be the recommended way
of putting it back together? Where to get replacement pins, should I
weld them, ect ?
Considering the cost of the tower to me,and it came with a brand new
winch, I would feel foolish to not at least try to get it repaired and
put up with a small yagi, like a TA-33 or something.Welcome to any and
all suggestions, thanks
73 Neil
AE1P
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