I have one of the Preform Line Products splices.
Basically, it looks like a regular Dead End grip
that has been straightened out. Bottom Line:
you only have HALF the number of strands
(well 4 vs 7) at the splice. Best to use an
insulator and two grips.
de Tom N4KG
On Wed, 09 May 2001Tim Duffy <tduffy@sygnet.com> writes:
> 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
> >
> > List Sponsor: Champion Radio Products - We'll be at the Dayton
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