On 5/29/2011 11:31 PM, EZ Rhino wrote:
> Norms Fab has the equalizing plates a heck of a lot cheaper than Rohn, and
> they are galvanized, too.
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My problem when building things if I have not found any place nearby
that does hot dip galvanizing which for 3' long 2 to 6 or 8" tube can be
a royal pain.
73
Roger (K8RI)
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> On May 29, 2011, at 21:21 , K8RI on TT wrote:
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> On 5/29/2011 7:43 PM, Mark Robinson wrote:
>> Steve,
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>> Take a look at the Rohn catalog. They have equalizer plates to balance the
>> load between the upper and lower set of guys. You will need a good
>> turnbuckle on each guy wire since the guy tension will need adjusting
> With only two tier of guys use the proper equalizing plate.
> Equalizer plates are very easy to make, BUT you will need a good UV
> resistant paint that is mechanically durable. As long as ROHN has them
> it'd be a good idea to stick with theirs.
> They are simply a triangle with rounded corners and a bolt hole near
> each corner. Mine are 3/8" steel, I've made them out of 1/2" for
> larger, They should match up "fairly well" to the clevis on the
> turnbuckle.
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> They make galvanized turnbuckles with a clevis on one end (for the
> equalizer plate) and an eye for the cable thimble on the other.
> Turnbuckles for 3/8" are pretty good size at 2' to 3' long when extended.
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> The nice thing about using turnbuckles and an equalizing plate is the
> tension tends to "equalize" between the two cables. Not so with more
> than two connections.
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> Follow the directions for tensioning the cables. You want the tower to
> stay plumb. If necessary seen professional guidance in setting the tension.
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> 73
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> Roger (K8RI)
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>> From: "Steve"<sflory@mindspring.com>
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>> Sent: Sunday, 29 May, 2011 3:09 PM
>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Guy wire attachment
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>>> what is the best way to attach 3/8 guy wire to a utility anchor? I have
>>> guy grips , should I use a turn buckle or just the guy grip I am
>>> installing a 55g at 70 feet guyed twice Thanks Steve
>>>
>>> Steve Flory W9KOP
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