lagagnon wrote:
I am about to refurbish an old Hy-Gain TH3-Mk3 Thunderbird tri-band
yagi. This yagi has been used in a coastal environment and thus the
aluminum is slightly pitted and most of the connecting hardware needs
replacing.

I figure steel wool would work fine for the aluminum tubing,

Avoid steel wool. Inevitably, it will leave little iron/steel fibers
behind, which will rust/corrode/react with the aluminum.

Use synthetic scrubbies (3M ScotchBrite) instead.


I know
how to test the traps, but I am wondering whether to use stainless
steel or galvanized hardware? Which would react least over time with
the aluminum? Also, I remember many years ago there is an electrical
joint compound stuff for using between the tubing sleeves - can anyone
please give me some brand names of this stuff?

Any other ideas appreciated....

Larry VE7EA