[Lowfer] Al Wire as a loop conductor

[K2ORS]

Stan,

     Stan I thought drop wire went from the pole to the service entrance and 
thus was designed to be used outdoors?

73 K2ORS

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stan, W1LE" <stanw1le at verizon.net>
To: <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 8:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] Al Wire as a loop conductor


> The 000 gauge aluminum stranded service drop wire, as a single conductor,
>  may not be UV rated for use in the sunlight and weather.
> In other words the insulation may deteriorate in a hurry,
> leak water, and the acid rain will corrode the aluminum strands.
> May even act like LITZ wire after a long time.
> Be sure to treat the end compression terminals with NoAlox.
>
> I say try it ...  before I do.....Let me know the results.....
>
> I would sooner try 2.0" OD aluminum tubing (6061-T6) bent into the shape
> needed....
> Splice the mill lengths with a undersized telescoping piece.
> Maybe use a Harbor Freight tubing bender/roller for a full circle with
> multiple mill lengths...
> 8 each mill lengths of 20' would make a 50' diameter round loop.
> Then all you need is a 60' insulated tower or possibly a tree.
>
> Pondering....
>
> Stan, W1LE     Cape Cod    FN41sr
>
>
>
> On 11/4/2011 8:28 PM, K2ORS wrote:
>> Hi,
>>      I am considering using Aluminum service drop wire (3/0 gauge) as a 
>> conductor for an LF transmitting loop. I know that the conductivity is 
>> not as good as copper but it weighs so much less that I can use a larger 
>> diameter conductor.
>> Has anyone tried this? How would it hold up when flexed by the wind ? 
>> Other thoughts?
>>
>> 73 K2ORS
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