Can a new big grip be applied to a Phillystran guy in the same place where one was removed? I am rebuilding a set of PS guy cable assemblies. To accommodate new hardware, I need to remove the big gri
Jim, Depending on your particular situation, have you considered using a shackle as a coupler? -Steve K8LX I am rebuilding a set of PS guy cable assemblies. To accommodate new hardware, I need to rem
Author: Jim Hoge via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2022 13:27:57 +0000 (UTC)
Have you considered making up a longer EHS tail at the bottom attachment point? PS recommends the tail to alleviate the risk from fire or animals. This way, you can just lop off the ends of the PS. 7
Shackles are a great suggestion, the old hardware can be cut off and a shackle added. I believe professionals use shackles much more frequently than most hams. I am wondering what hardware is being r
When a BG is removed from PS, it leaves behind grit and plastic remains. That seems clear evidence that the used grip is compromised, don't reuse it. Follow the instructions. Another inspection on th
Thanks to everyone for their input. It is extremely helpful. I wish that I could use shackles to fix this problem. The original builder of these guy wire assemblies (NOT me) threaded the loop of the
I would have cut the guys off the rings when dismantling the tower to insure that the Phillystran was not damaged. I believe your tower was originally in Florida and you're in Ohio. Depending on the
I might check with Hubbell/Chance regarding the use of their fiberglass guy strains on a rotating tower if the devices in the link below are what you are planning to use. https://www.hubbell.com/hubb
Hi John, You are correct. I am rebuilding the tower and antennas that were in North Port, FL. I am going to insulate the tower and torque arms from the Phillystran big grips, utilizing all new parts
Hi Mark, Thanks for the input. My thinking on the static loading is as follows. With no displacement of the guy cable from equilibrium, either vertically or horizontally, the Hubbell/Chance strain in
Author: "Jon Zaimes, AA1K via TowerTalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:40:24 +0000 (UTC)
Jim, If the torque arm is long enough, use a cutoff wheel to cut it at the hole and free the Phillystran grip intact. Then drill a new hole in the torque arm for attaching the guy (with a bent pin sh
Brilliant Jon! Unfortunately the torque arm will also affect antennas, especially higher frequency ones just as the Big Grips would if connected directly to the tower. I am not sure if they can be in