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>This might be a good time to ask my LPT question: I've had a low >profile tower since last fall. I use a cordless drill to raise and >lower it. When I first installed it on the back of my RV I could >raise the tower and beam with a single charge of the battery pack. >Now it takes two or more battery packs. Should I lubricate the >tower to reduce the friction? What lubricant would be safe for the >plastic guides and the aluminum? I'm kinda skeptical that the aluminum-to-plastic bearing surface has deteriorated so much so quickly. Depending on the number of discharge cycles you've put the drill through, it may not be the tower at all, but rather the drill batteries that are losing their oomph. Since it's on an RV, have you thought about adapting a surplus 12V motor and gearbox to do the job instead, using the RV's battery? 73, Pete Smith N4ZR The World Contest Station Database is back up and running at http://www.qsl.net/n4zr -------------------------------------------- Force12Talk mailing list provided as a service by Force 12 Antennas, Inc. Force 12 Web site: http://www.qth.com/force12 Submissions: send to Force12Talk@qth.com To unsubscribe: send a blank e-mail to Force12Talk-leave@qth.com Force12Talk Message Archive: http://www.qth.com/force12/list/force12talk For problems with the list, contact force12@qth.com |
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