[TowerTalk] Stainless Steel cable?

[Michael Ryan]

Stainless cable is not as strong as galvanized cable, it also tends to get
crushed more easily on the spool of the winch which is not good.  I just
asked these questions of a local supplier in St. Petersburg  ( Certex USA
(727) 540-0720 ) who has BOTH types.  I bought what had been on the tower
which was galvanized. Julio, W4HY in Tampa would concur I'm sure...he is in
the business.
- Mike

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Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 9:26 PM
To: k5pgw at yahoo.com; Towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Stainless Steel cable?

I was told that SS cable was not as strong as Aircraft control cable. My
Tri-ex does not have SS Cable fitted.  You can get the original cable from
Tri-ex and now http://www.tashtowers.com/ or made up locally at a wire rope
shop.


Mike

-----Original Message-----

I am picking up a Tri Ex WT 51 tower tomorrow and am sure the 3/16 stainless
steel cable will need replacing. Does anyone know the best/cheapest place
available to acquire such cable?

In the event I may need a replacement winch motor are there any suggestions
regarding the best/cheapest place to acquire one?

Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. 73, John, K5PGW 


      
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