I can get some 3 inch emt probably, not sure the OD on that, I need 3.5 for some 3' antennas. Would that be rigid enough for that torque? And what is it made of that it doesnt rust, its steel
On Sat, Oct 17, 2020, 9:54 AM <[email protected]> wrote: > It will rust. Not quickly unless you are by the coast. Problem is, it > has a coating that is difficult to remove. Sandblasting is what I use if I > have to use it. You cannot galvanize it unless you remove the coating down > to bare metal. Not sure if it will take paint. Probably if you degrease > it pretty well. > > *From:* Steve Jones > *Sent:* Saturday, October 17, 2020 8:40 AM > *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > *Subject:* [AFMUG] Black pipe > > We normally get galvanized water pipe for masts, but the local shop doesnt > have any 3 inch in stock..they have 3 inch black pipe though. Has anybody > used black pipe as a mast before? I'm concerned it will rust out relatively > quickly > > ------------------------------ > -- > AF mailing list > [email protected] > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com > -- > AF mailing list > [email protected] > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >
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