IIRC, in the bigger picture, the anchor rods for my TX-472
weren't all that expensive, direct from UST. They are not
galvanized.
vy 73,
Bryan WA7PRC
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Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 01:31:26 +0000
From: NØTT
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Base bolts for UST HDX-572MDPL
> My 589 UST supplied bolts were not galvanized. McMaster has suitable
> bolts.
I was curious if McMaster had those. The bolts I saw were
"low stength" and didn't comply with ATSM F1554 Grade 55.
Google is pretty much one's friend when searcing for a supply
of the higher strength bolts.
Charlie, N0TT
> On 8/19/2013 5:44 AM, Drax Felton wrote:
> > I just received my base for a UST 589 and it came with 6 base
> bolts. You sure they're not going to send them?
> >
> >
> >
> > On Aug 18, 2013, at 9:07 PM, Les Kalmus W2LK wrote:
> >
> >> I will be installing a UST HDX-572MDPL in a month or so.
> >> The UST FAQ calls for 1"x27" anchor bolts; ATSM F1554 Gd.55.
> >>
> >> I had gone through many of the very interesting TT archives where
> anchor bolts were discussed but it's unclear to me if they have to
> be galvanized. Do they?
> >>
> >> I am in NY State near Kingston.
> >> Can anyone recommend a place on the East Coast where I can get
> these and they will actually know what I am talking about and I
> don't have to be in the trade?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Les W2LK
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