On 3/17/2010 12:11 PM, Gary Schafer wrote: > 5/8 OD gives you 1.96 inches (5/8 x 3.14) of surface area. 1 inch copper > strap gives 2 inches of surface area. > > 2 inch copper strap gives you 4 inches surface area. Copper strap should be > less expensive than copper tubing.__,_._,__ > > Why would you use copper tubing?
Because it's cheaper and a lot easier to find. Many people probably already have some laying around scrap. Hardware stores don't carry copper strap. I know I would have to order it from someone like Tessco or someone else that sells tower site supplies.
