Anybody use any thread lock on the set screws on a diamond antenna? Good or Bad?
I have one of those and the radials would sometimes come loose because they are hollow and are indented by the grub screw. I just tightened them well and its been fine. If I had used threadlock, the wrench might tear up the screw.Guess I should have clarified , a discone antenna and the set screws that hold the elements on.
Guess I should have clarified , a discone antenna and the set screws that hold the elements on.
If you are using WD-40 (which is a penetrating fluid,. NOT an oil) and then using a threadlocker, then you are using the wrong threadlocker.
Loctite products are very specific, and each item has specific properties and applications.
Which is why I suggested Loctite 222 - it is low retention, and for very small threads.
And teflon tape is for thread sealing, not for prevention of corrosion, nor thread retaining.
I would never give counterproductive advice.
I would never use it. First, it isn't necessary. If you later need to make changees, it more than doubles the work needed.
Properly installed and everthing torqued to recomendations, you should never have problems after years of service.
I endeavored to make constructive suggestions based on that.
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