Great. Thanks again Steve.
Mike NF4L
Steve Maki wrote:
> That's correct Mike.
>
> Steve K8LX
>
> Mike wrote:
>
>> Thanks Steve -
>> That works. The tension is displayed as a decimal fraction. .37 would be
>> 370 lbs., right?
>>
>> Mike NF4L
>>
>> Steve Maki wrote:
>>
>>> ****file attached****
>>>
>>> Mike,
>>>
>>> I attached the version I have that works with Excel 2000. Give it a try.
>>>
>>> Anchor radius is the distance between the anchor and the tower. If you
>>> have only one set of anchors (IOW three all together), put the radius
>>> (let's say 60) in any of the radius fields - let's say you use "inner".
>>>
>>> Put the target temperature in the Average Temperature cell.
>>>
>>> Then in the Guy Wire Info section put Guy Wire Level (height), and use
>>> the drop down lists for Anchor and guy size.
>>>
>>> That should do it...
>>>
>>> Steve K8LX
>>>
>>> Mike wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks Steve - Is the spreadsheet at
>>>> http://www.editgrid.com/user/charlietfl/Guy_Pulse_Calculator the one
>>>> you're talking about? If so, what is the Anchor Radius? I'm trying
>>>> to use it online because downloading it gives me a really messed up
>>>> sheet. Maybe incompatible with my version of Excel. The instructions
>>>> are probably OK for someone who knows all the terms and math, but I'm
>>>> struggling a bit. All I get in the tension cells is #N/A. I was
>>>> planning on using a Loos gauge. 73, Mike
>>>>
>>>> Steve Maki wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> The compensation varies depending on the guy length, but at lower
>>>>> temperatures you want more tension, and at higher temperatures you
>>>>> want less.
>>>>>
>>>>> Do a Google search on "guy pulse tension calculator". You will find
>>>>> a handy spreadsheet that is mainly designed to calculate pulse
>>>>> times for use in the pulse method of measuring guy tensions. It can
>>>>> be found for download, and there is an online fillable site. The
>>>>> spreadsheet will give you the information you need after inputing
>>>>> temperature, guy size, anchor distance, and guy height.
>>>>>
>>>>> BTW the pulse method is a very good method of tension measurement
>>>>> IF you are using continuous strands of EHS (not broken up with
>>>>> insulators).
>>>>>
>>>>> 73,
>>>>>
>>>>> Steve K8LX
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Rohn specs call for 400 lbs. of guy tension at 60 degrees F.
>>>>>> Anybody know how to adjust that for different temperatures?
>>>>>>
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