[Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Rohn tower hardware is hot dipped galvanized steel.  I'd take their 
knowledge over any "tower guy" or any other person for that matter.

Remember, your tower and perhaps someones life may depend on your tower 
hardware, use and installation.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 11/2/2019 9:59 AM, John Stengrevics wrote:
> My tower guy says stainless is too brittle.  Use anodized instead.
>
> John
> WA1EAZ
>
>> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Mark Goldberg <marklgoldberg at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Richard:
>>
>> If you are asking about anti-seize, I use Nickle anti-seize on stainless
>> hardware, even in Aluminum.
>> What is your environment? Are you near salt water? What are your
>> temperature extremes?
>> I am in a dry climate so Aluminum - Stainless Steel galvanic corrosion is
>> not a big issue.
>>
>> John:
>>
>> What is the reason to not use stainless steel if properly rated for the
>> load?
>>
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Mark
>> W7MLG
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 2, 2019 at 7:27 AM John Stengrevics <jstengrevics at comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I would not use stainless.
>>>
>>>
>>> John
>>> WA1EAZ
>>>
>>>> On Nov 2, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard <FlatHat at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> For stainless steel/stainless steel turnbuckles being used on guys
>>> ropes, what’s the best stuff with which to protect the threads?
>>>
>>>
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