K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 96-08-31 11:28:21 EDT, you write:
>
> >Is there and differences in tightening Philly v.s. ehs steel?
> >
> >Can you use a klien grip or is it even necessary. If the stuff is
> >as flexible as it sounds I would imagine you simply open your turnbuckle
> >all the way and tighten the philly by hand while attaching to the
> >buckle, then let the turnbuckle do the rest of the work????
> >
> Rich --
>
> I think this still has to do with your rooftop installation. Yes, since
> it is lightweight it is much easier to work with than EHS. Do not use a
> Klien grip or other cable pullers as it will damage the PVC jacket. A Kellum
> grip would probably work but like you say, you can just about do it by hand.
> If you need a temporary pull-point, use one of the Phillystran Big Grips.
> You just can't use it for a permanent grip once you've used it like that.
> BTW, the only factory authorized terminations are the Big Grip preforms; no
> cable clamps allowed.
>
> Well that may be their answere now that they are in the dead-end grip
> business...BUT I am
sure you remember that 4 years ago they had a BIG revelation and you could use
the
appropriete wire rope cable clip. That is exactly what the design engineer /
inventor of
Philly told me when I called him about using wire nuts vs the old potting
methode. He seems
to be right since my overloaded beast is still up.
I Did use their grips to for the second tower, just because they are easier.
Jay wx0b
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