[TowerTalk] TowerTalk : guy wire covers

Roger (K8RI) K8RI-on-TowerTalk at tm.net
Mon Feb 11 01:49:39 EST 2008


Alain Michel wrote:
> Along the same lines as Henry Gillow-Wiles, you can also use the black, 1/2" pvc irrigation pipe [used for drip irrigation], which is available at Lowe's, Home Depot and just about all plant nurseries. It comes in a 50' and 100' roll.
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> It is very flexible, very inexpensive and this stuff you can slit with a "utility" or sheet rock knife. It too is uv resistant.
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> Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2008 08:29:26 -0800
> From: Henry Gillow-Wiles 
> Subject: [TowerTalk] guy wire covers
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> I use cheap 1/2 inch pvc pipe that I slit with a table saw, put over the 
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I want  something bright and attention getting. Bright yellow preferably 
as it indicates safety. From that approach Ive used Yellow high pressure 
hose split lengthwise and slipped over the guy line.

Roger K8/RI)/

> guys and hold on with wire ties. You will have to figure out how to slit 
> the pipe using the tools you have on hand, but for a little work, the 
> price is right.
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