Example: for 1/4 EHS (using Phillystrand and wire same tension) at 80° F
the tension for each guy would be 460 lbs
I used the "Loos Guy Wire Tensioners " from
http://www.championradio.com/rigging.html while not high end measuring tool
it is consistent for the price and you will know your approx tensions are
and to set them even.
73 Bill N1HWC
On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:16 AM, bill rubin <brubin2010@gmail.com> wrote:
> here are the adjuments
>
> Guy
> Cable
> Diameter 0° F 20° F 40° F 60° F 80° F 100° F 120° F Ambient
> Temperature
> 3/16 590 520 460 400 340 280 220 Guy Cable Initial Tension (lb)
>
> 1/4 980 870 770 670 560 460 360 Guy Cable Initial Tension (lb)
>
> 5/16 1650 1470 1300 1120 950 780 610 Guy Cable Initial
> Tension (lb)
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 7:44 AM, Gary Stone <n5phtgs@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Greetings TT,
>>
>> I am been on this list in the past and made a similar post but I don't
>> think
>> with this much info. Your help / comments greatly appreciated.
>>
>> My tower info and my measurements. I am using a LOOS #90 guage.
>>
>> Tower is 45G - 80 feet tall. It has 2 sets of 3 guys. They are different
>> lengths and if that matters I could dig up the specs on the distances.
>>
>> My measurements:
>>
>> 20 degrees set: Upper: 280 lbs Lower: 340 lbs
>> 140 degree set: Upper: 400 lbs Lower: 480 lbs
>> 260 degree set: Upper: 300 lbs Lower: 340 lbs
>>
>> The 260 degree set is the longest of the 3 sets of guys
>> and the 150 degree set is the shortest with the 20 degree
>> set in between the other two (in terms of lengths).
>>
>> All of my guys are the same: the first 15 feet or so
>> is 1/4 inch EHS and the rest is Phillystrand. Does that
>> alter the suggested tension?
>>
>> The tower itself is perfectly plumb by my measurement -which
>> is with a level on the tower legs and setting up
>> a heavy weight dropped from a step ladder about 200 feet
>> back from the tower in 3 directions.
>>
>> It seems the tension has been about the same for the 3 years or
>> so of the tower life but the readings are showing they should
>> have more tension? If that is correct, I would sure appreciate
>> some detailed suggestions on the correct steps / procedures to
>> tighten the guys. Each have plenty of room on the turnbuckle for
>> making them tighter. But, the procedure eludes me. I know I
>> have asked this before but I don't think I have given this much
>> detail. Any help appreciated.
>>
>> Gary, N5PHT
>>
>>
>> --
>> ****** Gary Stone, N5PHT ******
>> **** 347 CR 1250 ****
>> **** Savoy, Texas 75479 ****
>> UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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