Antenna Mounting Bolts

[techfan]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

I think a reasonable guess is that the bolt has one type of plating and the nut and washer are simply different. I suppose the good news is that you could remove the nut and washer, and replace them with hardware which would handle the moisture better.

I agree, but the issue of condensation would not be addressed by simply replacing the hardware.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by techfan

I agree, but the issue of condensation would not be addressed by simply replacing the hardware.

Yes - insulation should be added to reduce condensation and thus reduce the source of the issue, even if the hardware is changed to improve corrosion resistance.