[TowerTalk] How strong are ceramic insulators?

[Peter Voelpel]

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[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Drax Felton
Sent: Mittwoch, 1. Oktober 2008 06:16
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] How strong are ceramic insulators?

 

Just how strong are ceramic egg insulators when used on tower guy wires?

It doesn't seem right that these could stand 1000 lbs.+ of pull.

 

What type should I use on my tower?

 

KB3X

 

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1000lbs+ are a piece of cake, but size matters:

http://www.austin-insulators.com/radio/egg-std.html

http://www.austin-insulators.com/radio/egg-ansi.html

73
Peter