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Subject: | Re: [TowerTalk] Control and coax cable removal question |
From: | jimlux <jimlux@earthlink.net> |
Date: | Wed, 14 Oct 2020 11:19:21 -0700 |
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On 10/14/20 11:14 AM, bemeier@bellsouth.net wrote: In the process of reducing my tower / antenna farm there are now several control and coax cables that I would like to remove. The problem here is they are fed from the outside of the house to the inside through a PVC conduit which I sealed with spray foam. (Was a great idea at the time. No critters, no hot/cold air, etc. for 14 years.) However, I can't get the cables out because the foam is holding them firm. In addition to the outside / inside conduit, I also have one between the crawl space and a closet used to route the cables to the ham shack. The length of each of these foam dams is roughly 6".I have tried a long screwdriver and got some out. I also tried different diameter crochet hooks but they did virtually nothing. I don't have any other mechanical ideas that won't damage the insulation.Does anyone know some type of a solvent (or other method) that would dissolve the foam without hurting the insulation on the control / coax cables? if you've got a chunk out that you can test, you can try things like acetone or paint thinner or white gas. (obviously these are all flammable.. be careful, especially with things like acetone. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list TowerTalk@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk |
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