[TowerTalk] Solid guy wire ala Copperweld. FYI.

[Mark Joseph Edwards]

 Solid wire systems do not stretch and give as much as stranded
cabling does. On boats, this is an advantage (using solid rod), and
on towers, I would expect that the characteristics would be the
same. A tower isn't much different from a mast. If you want a little
flex, use stranded - if not, use rod. Also, stranded cabling has a
tendency to collect corrosives in between the strands, where this
doesn't happen on solid rod. In my experiences, rod always outlasts
the strands. Your mileage may vary (YMMV).

Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Duckworth <wb4mnf@atl.org>
To: tower <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Friday, August 15, 1997 5:19 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Solid guy wire ala Copperweld. FYI.



>Hey Y'all,
>
>A recent query as to using a single strand of 'copperweld'
>as upper guys brought lots of warnings and a couple of good
>suggestions. One of which was to use the aluminum clad
>EHS guy wire.
>
>I should have looked, then asked.
>
>Copperweld is available in EHS.
>One stranded version is marketed specifically as guy wire.
>
><http://www.cwwire.com/typem.html>
>
>Specifications for single strand are here.
>
><http://www.cwwire.com/cwwire7.html>
>
>What if any compromises are made in using a single wire guy
>as opposed to strand? I know single wire (rod) guys (stays) are
>used on sailboats.
>
>-bob
>wb4mnf
>
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