[TowerTalk] Ladder Line or Open Wire Line stand off Insulators

[Patrick Greenlee]

There are electric fence insulators designed to snap onto T-posts. These 
insulators come in lengths (what I have seen/bought) is something like 
8-10 inches and can be repurposed for use in holding antenna wires and 
such. The T-post grabbing end can be drilled to accept screws/bolts or 
investigate your own repurposing solution. Available at Ag sores such as 
Orcheln's, Atwoods, tractor Supply, etc.

Patrick        NJ5G

On 8/12/2015 10:29 PM, Lee wrote:
> I think maybe I have found out on my own what might work.  Check these 
> out!:
>
> http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/powerfields-extended-wood-t-post-insulators/0000000035291 
>
>
> Lee, w0vt
>
>
> On 8/12/2015 10:00 PM, Lee wrote:
>> I'd be curious to know of some inexpensive way of supporting ladder 
>> line or open wire line along a building.  I realize The Wireman has 
>> an insulator for tower mounting but the things are over $3.00 each. 
>> Not good if you need a bunch of them.  I have heard maybe someone is 
>> using electric fence insulators but for the life of me I can't see 
>> any large enough to keep the line a safe distance from a structure. 
>> (An inch or so doesn't seem safe to me if you are running maximum 
>> legal power.)  Anyone on here with some suggestions?
>> Lee, w0vt
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