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[TowerTalk] Backup for equalizer plate bolts

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Backup for equalizer plate bolts
From: ag0n@arrl.net (Gary McDuffie, Sr.)
Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2001 18:57:25 -0600
On Mon, 06 Aug 2001 20:24:47 -0400, Steve Maki wrote:

> The above thought also goes for single point guy anchors - if you put
> in a big enough one, it will not be the weak link in the system. Your
> guy anchor should be able to hold the sum total breaking strength of
> the guy wires. In many cases, screw in anchors can not do that.

Another way to put this whole discussion is that the tower itself should
be the weakest link in the whole system, and it should be up to the job
or better.

Gary

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