[Antennas] TOWER MAINTENANCE

[WA9VRH Larry]

Hi Ed,

You might consider one other choice. Rohn was bought out by Radian eariler
this year or late last year. You might consider getting it re-galvanized.
They can do that here in the Peoria area. Radian's website for Rohn is:
http://www.rohnnet.com/

I don't know where Westmont is in relationship to Peoria but might be worth
an email to them.  I do not know for sure they are doing re-galvinizing but
I would guess it is worth an ask.

I have no connection with either Rohn ( besides owning one of their towers)
or Radian just happy that a mainstay in towers for years is still around
especially in the Peoria area.
73 Larry WA9VRH



----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Worst" <edworst at att.net>
To: "antennas at qth.net" <antennas at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 5:58 PM
Subject: [Antennas] TOWER MAINTENANCE


> I have a 30 year old Rohn tower.  I got it for free if I took it down
> myself, which I did.  The top sections were pretty weathered with some
rust
> visible.  Before I put it up again, I wire-brushed the whole thing (it's
> only 40 feet), and painted it with Rustoleum.  Now it's time to knock off
> the rust again, but I'm looking for "the right way" to do this.  Should I
> get out the wire brush again?  This time I'll have to knock of the paint
and
> the rust.  Or should I use paint stripper first?  How about sandblasting?
> Or using Naval Jelly, or Rust Neutralizer (polymerizes the rust).  Any
> suggestions for the top coat?  Rustoleum?  Epoxy paint?  I welcome all
> suggestions, and I suspect I'm not the only one interested in your
> experiences.
>
> Tnx es 73,
> ed - k9ew
>
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