[TowerTalk] Guy wire attachment

[EZ Rhino]

Norms Fab has the equalizing plates a heck of a lot cheaper than Rohn, and they are galvanized, too.

Chris
KF7P







On May 29, 2011, at 21:21 , K8RI on TT wrote:

On 5/29/2011 7:43 PM, Mark Robinson wrote:
> Steve,
> 
> Take a look at the Rohn catalog. They have equalizer plates to balance the
> load between the upper and lower set of guys. You will need a good
> turnbuckle  on each guy wire since the guy tension will need adjusting
With only two tier of guys use the proper equalizing plate.
Equalizer plates are very easy to make, BUT you will need a good UV 
resistant paint that is mechanically durable. As long as ROHN has them 
it'd be a good idea to stick with theirs.
They are simply a triangle with rounded corners and a bolt hole near 
each corner.  Mine are 3/8" steel, I've made them out of 1/2" for 
larger,  They should match up "fairly well" to the clevis on the 
turnbuckle.

They make galvanized turnbuckles with a clevis on one end (for the 
equalizer plate) and an eye for the cable thimble on the other. 
Turnbuckles for 3/8" are pretty good size at 2' to 3' long when extended.

The nice thing about using turnbuckles and an equalizing plate is the 
tension tends to "equalize" between the two cables. Not so with more 
than two connections.

Follow the directions for tensioning  the cables.  You want the tower to 
stay plumb. If necessary seen professional guidance in setting the tension.

73

Roger (K8RI)


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>> what is the best way to attach 3/8 guy wire to a utility anchor? I have
>> guy grips , should I use a turn buckle or just the guy grip I am
>> installing a 55g at 70 feet guyed twice Thanks Steve
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