> My HyGain HG-70 needs new cables. Those on the tower now are
galvanized
and as I recall these were recommended over stainless steel. The tower
uses
TWO 1/4 cables for the bottom and middle section with ONE 3/16" cable for
the top section. Are there degrees of durability, quality, longevity, with
respect to these cables? I am not talking about walking into Harbour
Freight or Home Depot and buying some imported stuff. And there are local
shops that can make them to length with the nico-pressed ends. But
beyond
that, what is the best cable to use and is there a dealer where these are
available that one can rely on getting quality cables that will last 5-7
years in a salt water/air environment such as here in Florida?
I'd always recommend following the LXC Prime Directive to "DO what the
manufacturer says". Replace the cables with the same size and type. I
don't know if any of them have cable lubricating guidance. (I think UST says
not to lube the cables but they're not the manufacturer of the wire rope and
the wire rope manufacturers say to lube them.)
All crank-ups that I've come into contact with have used 7x19
galvanized wire rope. I don't recommend using stainless steel cable because SS
when
moving can gall and put a kink in the cable - a fatal problem.
There is another PreLube product - it's called PreLube 19 and it
deposits a protective film on the cable. Here's what the manufacturer says:
Guy wire field treatment for corrosion protection of ski lift lines,
standing rigging, boom and pendant lines, marine tow lines, etc. Penetrates and
forms a corrosion-protecting film on wires and metal surfaces Self-healing
skin—dry to the touch Displaces moisture
This is the stuff for hostile environments. I've got some in stock but
it's not currently on the website. I'll try to get it on there in the near
future. In the meantime you can order it offline.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
and
Champion Radio Products
Cell: 206-890-4188
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