[TowerTalk] messenger cable attachments

K7LXC@aol.com K7LXC@aol.com
Mon, 18 Oct 1999 09:00:59 EDT


In a message dated 99-10-18 01:03:25 EDT, ve6yc@home.com writes:

> Sorry Steve but I will disagree with you on this.
>  Most overhead services to homes are "Triplex" two hot legs and
>  the neutral. The neutral is bare aluminum with a steel core.
>  Usually 2 #4s and one #6 for a common house service.
>  Good for 200 amps at 240/120.

       But aren't the two hot legs wrapped around the neutral and the neutral 
also acts as the messenger wire that is connected to the pole and your entry? 
I guess it's the neutral AND the messenger wire. 

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC

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