On 5/31/2010 2:43 PM, F.R. Ashley wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I will be replacing the cable on my Hygain 52ft crank-up soon, and if I
> remember correctly, isn't stainless steel cable NOT recommended? Seems like
> galvanized is the correct type.
> Also, does anyone know of a source of cable that allows you to buy small
> amounts? Google turns up a lot of sources, but I don't need 250 feet of
> it, and that is the shortest amount I've seen offered.
>
Be it SS or galvanized wire rope, but careful of the ratings. There are
many alloys used in both with a wide range of strengths of 5X or even
more. Some alloys are more brittle than others, some stretch more than
others.
73
Roger (K8RI)
> Thanks,
> Buddy WB4M
>
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