Two big grip preforms along with one in-line guy wire insulator of suitable
strength sure make a very strong and reliable (safe) in-line splice.
I seem to recall seeing a special back to back preform that would effectively
allow splicing. Consult PreForm Line Products in Cleveland, Ohio for more
information.
73,
Tim K3LR
http://www.k3lr.net
Mikael Schad wrote:
> Tower installation is not my area of expertice,but I hope someone can help
> with a concern I have. The company I work for recently had three guyed
> towers installed. I noticed that a large portion of the guy wires are
> actually two pieces that have been joined together. I some cases they are
> bolted together and in others simply spliced and wrapped together. The
> installer claims that this is normal, common sense tells me it can't be.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mike
> mschad@fschad.com
>
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