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Subject: Insulated Guys
From: wb2k@ritz.mordor.com (John A. Ross, IV)
Date: Thu, 20 Jun 1996 11:23:13 -0500
>Does anyone out there have any experience with compression fittings
>for making up guys? I know the tool is about $250 but the fittings
>are much cheaper than either clamps or preforms. Seems like a good
>investment for a club that does a lot of tower work. Perhaps the
>tool could be rented even. I think one of the trade names is Nicopress.
>The fittings come in several different materials depending on usage.
>
>73, Roger, AD1G


Hi Roger. The tool for "smushing" the Nicopress fittings is available at
Home Depot, as well as the fittings. The fittings were on display, but the
tool wasn't. I just found the fittings, and asked the fellow in the orange
smock, "Where do you hide the smusher for these things?". It was about
$65 if I recall. Also comes in handy for recabling crankup towers.

73, John
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