[Towertalk] phillystran 6700#
K7LXC@aol.com
K7LXC@aol.com
Wed, 2 Oct 2002 10:02:30 EDT
In a message dated 10/2/02 6:56:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, xppq@pyramid.net
writes:
> How do you measure TENSION in
> 6700# phillystran cable?
>
> Too thick for a Loos guage?
Yes.
Typical Phillystran installation includes some EHS at the end termination
to the anchor. That keeps it out of harm's way for vandalism (a razor knife
can cut right thru it) and a grass fire can burn it up plus you can then
measure the tension with your Loos on the EHS.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH