[Towertalk] Guy Grip Question

[n4kg@juno.com]

The guys on my first tower (80 ft) are 27 years old,
have NO end caps, NO clamps, and NO ty-wraps
and are still holding just fine.  BTW, they are the
shorter version intended for utility pole use.  

Oh yes, did I mention NO ICE ?  :-)

Someone suggested the real purpose of the end caps
was to ensure that the ends of the grip are properly
installed, flat and smooth against the guy wire without
any overlaps.

All subsequent guys were made using the longer versions.
I start BOTH legs with the end of the guy at the first mark, 
then use the shaft of a screw driver to wind the rest of the 
legs on the guy, and smooth out the ends (which sometimes
requires a pair of pliers).   

MUCH  FASTER and easier on the HANDS !

Tom  N4KG

On Thu, 11 Apr 2002 "Rick Bullon" <kc5ajx@hotmail.com> writes:
> Well Stan I have to disagree with you on this one.
> First the grips are not made by Rohn so the info is just their 
> suggestions. 
> When I bought the big grips for my tower they came with black 
> ty-wraps and 
> the instructions said nothing about end caps just the ty-wraps. So I 
> would 
> say that Steve is correct on this point.
> 73
> Rick
> KC5AJX
> 
> 
> >This is one of those times when LXC himself does not follow the 
> "LXC Prime
> >Directive".  I specfically remember reading in the Official Rohn 
> Book that
> >when you use guy grips, you MUST always use end sleeves (NOT tie 
> wraps) 
> >with
> >them.  They don't say why but if you can install a guy grip with 
> your hands
> >and nothing more than a screw driver, then it stands to reason that 
> you (or
> >any kid or vandal) can remove one the same way.  If any guy grips 
> are
> >accessable from the ground, I would strongly recommend installing 
> end
> >sleeves to discourage, or at least slow down, a vandal or an irrate
> >neighbor.  See page HA101 in your Rohn Book for installation 
> procedure.
> >
> >Stan
> >w7ni@easystreet.com
> 
> 
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