[TowerTalk] Temperature compensation

[Steve Maki]

The compensation varies depending on the guy length, but at lower 
temperatures you want more tension, and at higher temperatures you want 
less.

Do a Google search on "guy pulse tension calculator". You will find a 
handy spreadsheet that is mainly designed to calculate pulse times for 
use in the pulse method of measuring guy tensions. It can be found for 
download, and there is an online fillable site. The spreadsheet will 
give you the information you need after inputing temperature, guy size, 
anchor distance, and guy height.

BTW the pulse method is a very good method of tension measurement IF you 
are using continuous strands of EHS (not broken up with insulators).

73,

Steve K8LX

Mike wrote:
> Rohn specs call for 400 lbs. of guy tension at 60 degrees F. Anybody 
> know how to adjust that for different temperatures?