<LOL> in those chemical plants we occasionally would see liquid that
looked like water running off connections . Far from it, That was the O2
condensing out of the air and running off the connectors.
Not too long ago they didn't get one purged properly. Liquid H2 in the
presence of liquid O2 doesn't need an ignition source that I know of.
The resulting bang removed the rear of the truck and was heard for some
miles. No one was hurt except for their hearing and possibly nerves. I
understand there were a few workers with "ringing ears" for a few hours.
The problem was caused by the improper purging of the lines.
73,
Roger (K8RI)
On 7/29/2016 Friday 12:52 AM, Jim Thomson wrote:
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:47:35 -0400
From: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Lockwasher Comparison
That's the first I'd heard from that industry and I'm sure there are
others, but most I talked to over the years didn't use locktite
compounds once NordLocks became available.
I worked in a metal stamping plant (first job) and chemical plants in MI
and KY. None used LockTite. I don't know the reasoning.
73
Roger (K8RII)
## Nordlocks would be 100X faster to install.... vs prepping
bolt and nut threads to accept the locite goop. And zero hassles
when it comes time to undo the nut ! Who wants to have to blow torch
nuts and bolts....when RED loctite has been used. Esp on tower legs, or
anything way up a tower...pita.
Jim VE7RF
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