In a message dated 4/26/02 8:29:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
brewerj@squared.com writes:
> I'm looking though some catalogs regaridng "dead ends" since the
overwhelming
> response
> to my question about dead ends vs. cable clamps was "go with the dead
> ends!"
>
What do you suppose that "dead ends" refers to?
For utility-type applications, there are a number of wire terminations of
which Preformed grips are one.
Don't forget that if you're using factory specified EHS guy cable, then
you can ONLY use EHS Preforms.
>
> I see in the Graybar catalog, there's two galvanizing finishes available.
> Do I want "b" or "C"?
>
Galvanized finishes for what? Dead ends? There is only one Preform for
EHS applications so there's no choice of anything for it. You're looking at
something different.
> On a 40' tower with a modest tribander, would you recommend 3/16" or 1/4"
> cable? Specs call for 3/16, but there's virtually no cost adder in going
to
> the 1/4.
> Is there a downside to the larger cable?
>
Not really - the Preforms are a little more expensive. I won't discourage
you from over-engineering your installation.
What kind of 40' tower? If the tower specs call for 3/16 and you install
1/4, I would probably only tension the guy for the 3/16" spec of 400# instead
of the 670# that 1/4' calls for.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
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