>  The new style isn't quite as easy.? I've used 502 insulators at the 
>termination point when I got a bunch at $1 each, which really worked well.? 
>I've heard some guys? simply hook two thimbles together with the PLP grips 
>inside for the connection.? It seems this method would eventually fail due to 
>the wearing away from vibration on the galvanizing and rust would start 
>corroding the unprotected stell thimbles.     Nothing's going to wear away. 
>There is no movement to anything - it's all just in tension. There's no 
>failure in the method you're describing in my experience.      And if you're 
>going to use the 502's with the Phillystran, be sure to use the second 
>crossover mark on the Preform.  Cheers & GL,Steve   K7LXCTOWER TECH 
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