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Re: [TowerTalk] Ladder Line or Open Wire Line stand off Insulators

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Ladder Line or Open Wire Line stand off Insulators
From: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 08:20:22 -0500
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There are electric fence insulators designed to snap onto T-posts. These insulators come in lengths (what I have seen/bought) is something like 8-10 inches and can be repurposed for use in holding antenna wires and such. The T-post grabbing end can be drilled to accept screws/bolts or investigate your own repurposing solution. Available at Ag sores such as Orcheln's, Atwoods, tractor Supply, etc.

Patrick        NJ5G

On 8/12/2015 10:29 PM, Lee wrote:
I think maybe I have found out on my own what might work. Check these out!:

http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/powerfields-extended-wood-t-post-insulators/0000000035291

Lee, w0vt


On 8/12/2015 10:00 PM, Lee wrote:
I'd be curious to know of some inexpensive way of supporting ladder line or open wire line along a building. I realize The Wireman has an insulator for tower mounting but the things are over $3.00 each. Not good if you need a bunch of them. I have heard maybe someone is using electric fence insulators but for the life of me I can't see any large enough to keep the line a safe distance from a structure. (An inch or so doesn't seem safe to me if you are running maximum legal power.) Anyone on here with some suggestions?
Lee, w0vt

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