my 2 cents
I did not want to risk temp guys for my 90' ft 45g project, anyone
hurt (or killed) negates any savings.
I put the sections together on the ground and lifted it. Yes it cost
money but its only money, use the EHS or better use a crane.
See my tower with crane lift at N1HWC.com
Bill
On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 2:16 PM, John Crovelli <w2gd@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> DON"T under any circumstances use temporary rope guys when stacking tower
> sections, it can cost you or your climber his life.
>
>
>
> Ten months ago, this almost happened to me, while stacking 45G on a pin base.
>
>
>
> I am fortunate to be alive and well today, after suffering multiple pelvic
> and back fractures, internal injuries, and vascular damage, when a temporary
> rope guy decided to unexpectedly elongate, and I rode the tower to the ground
> from 30 feet.
>
>
>
> SO....I can't urge you strongly enough, use EHS steel for temporary guying -
> PERIOD - end of recommendation and strong warning.
>
>
>
> Yes, EHS is a big pain in the butt to work with, but its SAFE, and that is
> the ONLY WAY to do this dangerous work. DO NOT TAKE COMPLETELY AVOIDABLE
> RISKS!
>
>
>
> Two cents from someone who has been there....and fortunately survived.
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> 73,
>
>
>
> John Crovelli W2GD aka P40W
>
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