[Lowfer] Working On Vertical

[Eric Smith]

Thanks!  What do you mean, "interesting, esp in this weather"?

That is a very good suggestion.  It is similar to what I've been 
considering:  I have several approx 10' sections of 1" id copper tubing 
in the attic -- the remnants of a solar heating system from the previous 
owners.  I used one of these for my medfer.

I was thinking of coupling some of these together with the brazing couples 
that are made for them.  Then I could use it as my conductor, insulated 
from the ground of course.

I've been thinking of how I could minimize guying, but can't think of a 
way around it.  (one of my ideas was to see if any of the smaller dia 
tubes available would fit tightly inside, and might then act to stiffen 
the stack)

What is a common method for attaching guys to the vertical piece?  Just 
drill holes in the vertical, or some kind of skirt?