[TowerTalk] Phillystran and preformed grips

[Roger (K8RI)]

Scott Dickson, W5WZ wrote:
> Phillystran instructions indicate placing a single nylon 'zip tie' one inch
> from the ends of the short leg of the grip.  
>   
When I installed mine there was no such requirement.
> Should I worry about the longevity of the nylon zip tie when exposed to the
> weather?  
>   
I wouldn't as Mine have been out there for bout 6 years or so with out any
>  
>
> Would a better solution be to use a small stainless steel hose clamp, or at
> the very least a cable clamp?
>
>   
If they now do so I'd just use a  SS  hose clamp instead of the Nylon 
zip tie
>  
>
> --Scott, W5WZ
>   
73

Roger (K8RI)