[Towertalk] phillystran 6700#

[K7LXC@aol.com (K7LXC@aol.com)]

In a message dated 10/2/02 6:56:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, xppq@pyramid.net 
writes:

> How do you measure  TENSION  in
>  6700# phillystran cable?
>  
>  Too thick for a Loos guage?

    Yes. 

    Typical Phillystran installation includes some EHS at the end termination 
to the anchor. That keeps it out of harm's way for vandalism (a razor knife 
can cut right thru it) and a grass fire can burn it up plus you can then 
measure the tension with your Loos on the EHS. 

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH