[TowerTalk] Preform dead ends - why and how?
K8RI on TT
k8ri-on-towertalk at tm.net
Mon Aug 29 13:31:20 PDT 2011
On 8/29/2011 8:11 AM, Mike wrote:
> Put the U shaped end around the tower leg, or over the pin of an attachment fixture,
> or through the eye of the ground anchor or turnbuckle and wind the two legs in a
> spiral pattern onto the end of the guy wire.
>
> Very secure, very easy to install, nothing to rust or loosen over the years. You can
> also put one on the guy several feet from the ground end and use a com-along between
> it and the anchor to tension the guy so you don't take up all your turnbuckle.
>
> Take a look here http://www.preformed.com/preformed/files/ps/PLP_CommCatSec20-2010t.pdf
>
> I'd suggest that you find a ham or two in your area to Elmer your installation.
Amen! The first few can be really awkward, but after that they are
fairly easy to install and are not a weak point like cable clamps. When
used with Phillystran the cable should be under tension when the "Big
Grips" are installed.
73
Roger (K8RI)
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