Topband: Ladder line Beverage Installation

[Herbert Schoenbohm]

wood screws via the small slots in the posts 


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> On May 12, 2017, at 9:36 PM, FritzOAQ <fritz at k4oaq.com> wrote:
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> Mike,
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> What do you connect to the PVC pipe to hold the wires?
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> Herb,
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> How do you connect the paint sticks to the posts?
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> Fritz K4OAQ
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> I drive the metals posts into the ground and slide a 10 foot section of gray
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> PVC pipe over the post for my supports.
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> Mike N2MS
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> DXE sells some nifty ladder insulators designed for wooden posts. They are
> listed at $13.95 for a bag of 25. (DXE P/N DXE-LL-LNS) In my case I wanted
> to use metal fence supports with wood on the top for an easier installation
> with a 3 lb maul rather than digging holes for the post supports. While
> pushing my cart through Home Depot one day I stumbling upon paint stir
> sticks in the paint section for .99 cents for a package of three. They are
> made of pine and are 33 inches long and appear very durable being almost 1/4
> inch thick. They can flex a bit but hard to break even over your knee. Much
> to my surprise the DXE Beverage insulator snaps right on to the top portion
> where the paint mixer would normally put his hand. Although not really
> necessary a small wood screw would prevent any insulator from unsnapping in
> high winds. A coat ofThompson's Water Seal on the paint stick is also an
> option. Mounting these insulators in this fashion would bring the ladder
> line in a vertical position with respect to ground. With a half twist ever
> 70 feet I think this would enhance the performance and not degrade it in
> anyway. If I am wrong with that the Beverage gurus might possiblycorrect me.
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> I know this is sort of a trivia post but I was amazed at how easily the DXE
> insulator snapped on the paint stick. Also if wooden 2X2's are an option for
> support they can be placed in line of the Beverage field first. Then a screw
> gun can zip these paint sticks in place as required.
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> Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ
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