In a message dated 99-08-31 23:14:13 EDT, RLVZ@aol.com writes:
> Years ago I purchased some non-conductive grey colored guy line from AES.
> It
> worked very well on my Rohn 25 except for some stretching.
I think you lucked out. This doesn't sound like legitimate or safe guy
material.
> Has anyone used
> non-conductive material for guys besides phillystran? If so, please
advise
> what kind, aprx. cost, and is it still available? I need some non-
> conductive
> guys for light-duty use and they will only be used for a few months.
Is it for Rohn 25? The only things to use are EHS cable or Phillystran.
Nothing else has the necessary strength.
For light and short-term duty other than Rohn 25 (push-up masts, etc.),
use any old synthetic rope. Marine stores, industrial supply stores, etc.
have lots.
Cheers, Steve K7LXC
Tower Tech
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