Just how strong are ceramic egg insulators when used on tower guy wires? It doesn't seem right that these could stand 1000 lbs.+ of pull. What type should I use on my tower? KB3X ____________________
"It doesn't seem right that these could stand 1000 lbs.+ of pull." They don't. They withstand 1000lbs+ of push ;-) Look for compression guy insulators. Ceramic is much weaker under tension than under
This is *NOT* how to install them! http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0SlIJsk5V4M/RhyOrG1lhfI/AAAAAAAAAGc/6r0k1hm7hvo/DSC011 31.JPG -Rex Rex Lint, Consultant 26 Brek Drive Merrimack, NH 03054 PH: 603-860-765
Just how strong are ceramic egg insulators when used on tower guy wires? It doesn't seem right that these could stand 1000 lbs.+ of pull. What type should I use on my tower? KB3X ___________________
Drax, I have used those ceramic insulators to isolate the backstay on a sailboat for an antenna. Believe me when I say, there is a heck of a lot more then 1K lb of pressure on the backstay when runni
Oh come on, Eric. You haven't seen a real wave until you've buried the bow of an aircraft carrier and experienced solid green water hitting the bridge windows 95 feet above the waterline ;-) 73, Dan