[TowerTalk] Cable Grips

donovanf at starpower.net donovanf at starpower.net
Wed Sep 6 19:10:04 EDT 2006


Alan,

On ebay, serach for: hoisting grip

Don't get discouraged, good deals do pop up, even on ebay.

Good luck!

73
Frank
W3LPL

---- Original message ----
>Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:57:18 -0400
>From: Alan NV8A <nv8a at att.net>  
>Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cable Grips  
>To: towertalk reflector <towertalk at contesting.com>
>Cc: donovanf at starpower.net
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>I can't see any Andrew ones on eBay now (only the Hubbell/Kellem ones). 
>What do I search for?
>
>Alan NV8A
>
>
>On 09/06/06 04:48 pm donovanf at starpower.net wrote:
>
>> The Kellum grips commonly stocked by electrical suppliers are fabricated from plated steel wire.  In my experience, they fail in five years or less.  If not caught in time, their failure could result in damage to the cable being supported by the grip.   
>> 
>> Far more appropriate are grips intended for  T O W E R S  (do we still discuss towers on this reflector?).  Grips intended for towers are manufactured by Andrew and other companies that serve the tower industry, and are almost always available at affordable prices on e-bay.
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