[TowerTalk] hardline bending radius

[K8RI]

On 11/17/2012 9:30 PM, Grant Saviers wrote:
> Conduit benders are one predictable way to bend hardline and I also have
> some 90 degree bend frames for half inch PEX waterlines.  The PEX is
> easy to kink and doesn't like to stay bent so these are made to control
> and maintain the bend radius.  Available at Lowes & HD.   About a 6"
> radius bend with them.

Don't forget the tendency of the center conductor to migrate Toward the 
shield in tight bends.

73

Roger (K8RI)


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> Grant KZ1W
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> On 11/16/2012 9:21 AM, Hans Hammarquist wrote:
>> Does anyone have a good idea of minimum bending radius for the 1/2
>> inch cable TV hardline? I have been told anything from 5" to 50". I
>> believe 5" is way  too sharp but 50"??? I sure that 50" would not
>> cause any problems with the cable but ...
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>> Hans - N2JFS
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