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1. Re: [TowerTalk] Preforms (score: 1): Author: K7LXC@aol.com; Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 11:42:48 EST; First, you have to use the right Preformed grips for the wire you've got. Use ONLY EHS grips for EHS. I think that the spec is as long as the guy wire is at least to the first (from the termination l; /archives//html/Towertalk/2004-03/msg00441.html (7,429 bytes)
2. [TowerTalk] Preforms (score: 1): Author: "Gregg Seidl" <k9kl@centurytel.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:44:28 -0500; I personally don't like the preforms. I have tried some and I feel they do loosen up after time. I took them all off and now only use cable clamps. Cable clamps are cheaper and can be reused or retig; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-08/msg00417.html (6,910 bytes)
3. Re: [TowerTalk] Preforms (score: 1): Author: Steve Maki <lists@oakcom.org>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:11:51 -0400; Gregg, If that's true than virtually EVERY medium sized commercial guyed tower in the world (and a good percentage of amateur towers) is at risk. Are you sure you were using the proper preform for yo; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-08/msg00433.html (7,491 bytes)
4. [TowerTalk] preforms (score: 1): Author: Spencer <k5gak@powerc.net>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:25:51 -0600; I use the preforms on synthetic and steel guy lines for years with no problem. I have never seen a utility pole or wire on the ground because of a failure. Make your own with UV resistant line. _____; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-08/msg00434.html (6,992 bytes)
5. Re: [TowerTalk] Preforms (score: 1): Author: "Dick Green WC1M" <wc1m73@gmail.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:41:52 -0400; Preforms are an industry-standard product that doesn't loosen up over time if correctly sized and installed. You must have had the wrong size, defective grips, or they weren't installed correctly. I'; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-08/msg00469.html (8,118 bytes)
6. [TowerTalk] Preforms (score: 1): Author: "Jim Thomson" <jim.thom@telus.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:36:07 -0700; Preforms are an industry-standard product that doesn't loosen up over time if correctly sized and installed. You must have had the wrong size, defective grips, or they weren't installed correctly. I'; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-08/msg00485.html (11,203 bytes)
7. Re: [TowerTalk] Preforms (score: 1): Author: "Tom Kennedy" <tvkennedy@i-zoom.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:51:29 -0400; On any tower of any description a yearly maintenance check is a must, no matter which system is being used. Towers that fail have been left with out said. ____________________________________________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-08/msg00486.html (13,129 bytes)
8. Re: [TowerTalk] Preforms (score: 1): Author: K8RI on TT <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:39:07 -0400; Or they had been reinstalled. Most of these can be reinstalled *once* but it has to be within a week of so of the first install. Mine are going on 10 years. Cable clamps are a weak point in the cable; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-08/msg00506.html (9,207 bytes)
9. [TowerTalk] Preforms (score: 1): Author: "Mark Robinson" <markrob@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:50:31 -0400; If you download the manufacturers data and installation sheets, it will tell you how to put them on. Yes it seems a bit strange at first but after you have put your first one on you will be OK to do; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-08/msg00529.html (8,431 bytes)
10. Re: [TowerTalk] Preforms (score: 1): Author: "Mark Robinson" <markrob@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:05:01 -0400; Here is some good information http://www.preformedsa.co.za/PDF/Transmission/Big-Grip%20Dead-End%20T%20-%2027.pdf http://www.preformed.com/preformed/files/AppProc/SP2049-3.pdf Mark N1UK ______________; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-08/msg00530.html (9,993 bytes)
11. Re: [TowerTalk] Preforms (score: 1): Author: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:02:30 -0700; For a 100' tower with EHS guys broken into non-resonant lengths, you will be putting 30+/- grips on, so buy some good gloves (maybe 2 pair) and be prepared for some sore hands. However, they are the; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-08/msg00531.html (10,781 bytes)
12. Re: [TowerTalk] Preforms (score: 1): Author: K8RI on TT <k8ri-on-towertalk@tm.net>; Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:26:04 -0400; I use a large screwdriver as a winding lever. I think the instructions mention this, but it will make the winding a lot easier. particularly when the ends are getting short. Be careful not to scrape; /archives//html/Towertalk/2011-08/msg00533.html (12,590 bytes)

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