Copper strap is better as you get the benefit of both sides of the copper. 73 Gary K4FMX
> -----Original Message----- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- > buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jesse Lloyd > Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:42 AM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Copper pipe rather than 2/0 copper wire > > Hey All, > > I am thinking about lightening protection for a site and using 1/2 > copper pipe runs rather than a heavy guage wire like 2/0. 1/2 copper > is about $2.20 a ft, while 2/0 is about $3/foot... and 2/0's diameter > is about 0.36 inches so bang for the buck 1/2 copper pipe seems the > way to go. I know skin effect plays a big role in lightening since > its mainly RF, what do you think about the idea? > > Cheers, > > Jesse > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
