Topband: Inv-L wire in contact with tree branches

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

Wireman #531 or #547 both are black PE sheathed. #531 is stranded
copperweld. #547 is fine stranded copper.  73, Guy.

On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Shoppa, Tim <tshoppa at wmata.com> wrote:
>> Copperclad would probably be more durable but the contact with the tree
>> branches on exposed wire would be no good. Enamelled copperclad would soon
>> have the enamel worn off & there would be direct metal contact to the branches.
>> I can't find any of the old copperclad two element telephone wiring around here
>> with UV proof & durable insulation as the phone company won't give it or sell
>> it privately when they take it down. I looked at the wire Home Depot has and
>> the stranded wire doesn't seem to have a tough insulation.
>
> The RF Connection (therfc.com) sells stuff they call "polystealth" that is stranded copper clad steel with a pretty decent plastic insulation. I think Wireman sells similar stuff but with a different moniker.
>
> It isn't "real copperweld" but it does seem pretty durable (admittedly I've never used it where extended tree branch abrasion was an issue but I've had it in trees for 4 years with no problems.)
>
> The stranded stuff is a zillion times easier to handle than solid copperclad steel (does not encase you like a snake!!!)
>
> Tim.
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