Those overlapping HD thimbles will likely become active diodes over time,
especially in a salt laden environment. Spend the money for the insulators
Bill, do it the right way, not the cheap way ... it will save you headaches
later.
John, W2GD
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Subject: [TowerTalk] Terminating Phillystran to EHS
> 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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