[TowerTalk] Installing and tensioning guywires

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/15/2006 6:00:01 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:

>>I read somewhere that the safe re-use of guy grips is  determined by age
>since first wrapped.  Seems like it was 3 months  or so.  After that the
>coating inside hardens.

>   Is there a limit to the shelf life of unused Big Grips?  I wonder if the  
coating stays useable if the grips are stored in the box on the shelf for  
years before they are first used.


    I'm not sure what the official company policy is  but I wouldn't 
personally have any problems using old PreForms. As long as the  grit inside the grips 
is there, you should be good to go.  




Cheers,
Steve      K7LXC
TOWER TECH