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for the elements having an approximate expected life span of about five (5) years since they are underneath and protected from direct sunlight by the mounting plates... Here in Florida, the UV capital of the USA (actually I believe that distinction goes to Key Largo) UV is devastating...a question: I have seen gray pvc used for electrical conduit versus the white used for plumbing applications...the gray stuff in Home Depot is marked UV resistant...would it be better to go with UV resistant PVC or use F12's suggestion of simply quenching the UV by taping over the PVC? Taping over is easy enough to do but not very "professional" - I try to design our antennas so they can stay up for a sunspot cycle if at all possible...even if I coat the tape with scotchcoat this is crude at best and if the same results could be obtained by switching out the PVC I would prefer that... Your input is appreciated, almost as much as an SS CW contact!!! 73, Jim, K4OJ West Central Florida -------------------------------------------- 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 n4zr@qth.com |
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