[TowerTalk] Potting Compound for old style Phillystran guy lines

[K7LXC at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/25/2009 6:28:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
towertalk-request at contesting.com writes:

>  I have some 2100 lb rated Phillystran I want to shorten so I  can reuse 
it.
I am told that the "new" socket ends are very expensive as is  the potting 
compound kit Phillystran will not sell me without an order for  new ends.
I have some 5/16" stran-vices that I can use for end connectors,  by 
removing 
the jaws and compression spring.  Any suggestions on  where I might find a 
pint kit of an exceptable potting  compound?
 
    What generation Phillystran is it? The original  stuff had a stiff PVC 
jacket - the current stuff you  can tie in a knot.  I've only seen cable 
clamps used with it currently. If it's the only style, I  didn't know there 
were potting sockets for it. 
 
    What's your application? Guy wires or what? The  HPTG2100 isn't rated 
for any tower guys so it must be for another use. If it's  non-mission 
critical the way it's terminated is less important; e.g. boom  truss. 



Cheers,
Steve     K7LXC
TOWER TECH