jawod wrote:
I am homebrewing (if that term isn't overkill) a dipole and am using PVC
joints...a T in the middle and straight connectors for the ends. Will
these need to be treated (painted, etc) for UV protection?

My experience: White PVC turns brittle under
TX and AZ UV rays.
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com

I have unpainted PVC poles up in Michigan and they have held up for
years with just a bit of powdering of the surface... If you are using
the dipole for a year or three leave it bare... If you think it may be
up for decades, spray with a dark color paint to block UV...


denny