Richard,
I would go with the Farm Equipment folks on this. Many parts of farm
equipment are actually turnbuckles of one style or another and some of
that equipment is left in the open air. The grease coating prevents
moisture intrusion and potential seizing no matter what the material
type may be.
In the case of turnbuckles, make certain you are using a "stay wire" to
prevent unwanted movement.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/2/2019 11:28 AM, Richard wrote:
Begin forwarded message:
From: Richard <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Turnbuckle Threads -- Clarification for All
Date: November 2, 2019 at 11:25:17 AM EDT
To: Mark Goldberg <[email protected]>
These ropes are more accurately anti-droop cords on a long-boom yagi.
I am in central Florida, nowhere near salt water, temperatures nominally 95F to
40F.
I AM using stainless turnbuckles: "stainless steel/stainless steel” means both
the body and the screws are stainless steel.
These turnbuckles are recommended by Justin Johnson of InnovAntennas for his
antennas.
The two answers I like best so far are Permatex anti-seize and John Deere corn
head grease. Any more?
Richard
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