[Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads

[John Stengrevics]

Oops…I meant galvanized.  Just not stainless.

John
WA1EAZ

> On Nov 2, 2019, at 11:09 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw at blomand.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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