This is true. The Big Grips are much longer than the guy grips used in the
power industry. I just measured a 1/4" big grip and it is a bit over 2 feet
long. The length where the grip grabs the guy wire with that abrasive
coating is 23" long. The guy grips are 50% shorter. There may be material
composition differences as well.
Chuck...K1KW
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From: <Cqtestk4xs@aol.com>
To: <TOWERTALK@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 3:33 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] PLP GRIPS
> There are guy grips and there are guy grips. I spoke to the guys at PLP a
> couple of months ago and there are basically two kinds of grips. The
cheaper
> ones which are designed for short loads up to around 50 feet and are used
to guy
> power poles. The ones you want cost a lot more. They are the big grips
> designed for towers. The fellow at PLP said DO NOT use the cheap ones on
towers.
>
> As K7LXC says: Prime Directive in effect!
>
> By the way, I still have some 5/16 BIG GRIPS available.
>
> Bill K4XS
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Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions
and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.
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