I'd like to back up the single bolt that ties the equalizer plates to the guy anchor eye, but I don't see a handy way to do it, since the eq plates cover the eye on the anchor rod pretty much complet
Weld it! Gerry, W6TER List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless handles Rohn tower systems, Trylon Titan towers, coax, hardline and more. Also check out our self supporting towers up to 96 feet for
Just use a bigger bolt! For ANY application, there is a hardware size which instills complete confidence no matter how paranoid you may be - I'm not suggesting that you're paranoid, of course :-) You
The utility companies have a clamp-on attachment for adding extra guys to an existing anchor. Perhaps you can get some of those from a utility, or supplier, or even a line crew. Tom N4KG ____________
Another way to put this whole discussion is that the tower itself should be the weakest link in the whole system, and it should be up to the job or better. Gary ag0n at arrl dot net http colon slash
shows rod this I use stainless steel bolts on my equalizer plates..Much Much stronger than normal bolts the same size. Good Luck, Gary, K4MQG List Sponsored by AN Wireless: AN Wireless handles Rohn t
Welding would more than likely weaken the anchor rod...and besides that, welding gavanized metal will produce some very harmful gases and it will spatter like crazy. Not recommended IMHO. 73, Charlie