[Towertalk] Aircraft Cable

[Stan & Patricia Griffiths]

----- Original Message -----
From: <n4kg@juno.com>
To: <TOWERTALK@contesting.com>; <W3YY@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 9:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] Aircraft Cable


> I would recommend at least TWO Nicopress sleeves
> at each joint.
>
> Another N4KG  "Neverism"  -
>
> NEVER rely on ONE of *anything* where safety is concerned.
>
> Tom  N4KG

As I understand it, each crimp on a Nicropress sleeve has the holding power
of one cable clip.  Each Nicopress sleeve has FOUR crimps.  I think two are
redundant.  Take a look at a large commercial crane rigged with Nicopress
sleeves and I think you will see only ONE at each location where they are
used.  Crane riggers are extremely safety conscious.

Stan
w7ni@easystreet.com