[Antennas] Fasteners

[A10382]

There is no substitute for quality fasteners....
    Get the SAME (SAME meaning IDENTICAL) ones speced by the tower
manufacturer and DO NOT SKIMP....
        Same grade
        Same size
        Same thread (and a lock nut if speced)
        Same washer & lock washer and nuts as speced
        Some manufacturers spec a torque setting for a reason
Buying from the tower manufacturer directly may cost a bit more, but may
save you a lot of headaches in the future...  Almost every tower will
eventually need to come down.  It's easier to unscrew a bolt than cut it
with a torch!
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Stainless steel:
    IS NOT rust proof, just very rust resistant
    Can very in strength and quality
    Can gall - you may need to use some sort of anti-electrolysis
        compound, especially if within 20 miles of salt water.
    Is usually not as strong as similar grade carbon steel bolts
    Imported bolts & nuts are frequently mis-labeled as to grade
    Same is true of units of unknown origin
    Lowes and Home Depot stress price!  Read what you will into that
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73
Frank

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