I have used solid #10 aluminum as radials buried 6" in alkaline soil. It became badly corroded in 2 years; nearly disintegrated in spots. Not saying it wouldn't be fine in other soils. 73 Bob WBØDSF
On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 6:31 PM, Mike Greenway <k...@bellsouth.net> wrote: > From some feedback on the aluminum coated steel, I am thinking about > trying some regular aluminum, 14 gauge. Anyone got a downside to this? > Price, weight, conductivity are good and little if any stretch. I will > use aluminum screws and nuts on the end terminations with No Ox. 73 Mike > K4PI > _________________ > Topband Reflector > _________________ Topband Reflector