[TowerTalk] How to apply lube to HDX589

[Bert Almemo]

A locking device would cost about $ 20.00 a section. I don't think that
would turn off a potential buyer. If they can do it in Europe, why not on
this side of the pond?? The market for crank-ups is probably bigger here.

73 Bert, VE3NR

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim
Lux
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 12:17 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] How to apply lube to HDX589

On 6/15/13 9:12 AM, Bert Almemo wrote:
> If you used a locking device on each section cables wouldn't be such a 
> big issue and would last a lot longer. Many european crank-up tower 
> manufacturers use locking devices on their towers. Versatower in one 
> of them.
>
> How come US mfgrs don't use the same devices? Has anyone asked the US 
> mfgrs why they don't use section locks? Maybe someone can pick up on 
> the idea and make aftermarket locks? There is definitely room for
improvement!!
>
> Locking each section would dramatically increase safety and you 
> wouldn't have to read about towers coming down killing people and damaging
equipment.
> OMHO!
>
>
The amateur tower market is small and very price sensitive, in general.
Think about it: rather than put a motor that costs a few hundred bucks on
the thing, they install a hand crank.

Towers made for other uses DO have locks.

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