[TowerTalk] INstalling guy wires

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE:  Big Grips, or by what ever name, they are really 
great to use. I use them with Phillystran but they are available for EHS 
as well.  I use a ComeAlong to pretension  to give the turnbuckles the 
most adjustment.  ComeAlong, ratcheting strap, fence stretcher (I had 
one on the farm that would pull a #12 steel wire in two using only one 
hand to pull.), or what ever tensioning device.

73

Roger  (K8RI)

On 12/14/2015 6:22 AM, Stan Stockton wrote:
> Another suggestion/alternative..A PLP preformed guy grip temporarily goes on and comes off the guy wire in less than 10 seconds and the loop is already made for you.  You don't need to put but about 3 wraps to have plenty of holding power to tighten them all you need with a come-a-long or whatever method you choose.  I found this to be much easier for me than messing with cable grips.
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> 73... Stan, K5GO
>
>> On Dec 13, 2015, at 3:46 PM, Mitch <mskobier at charter.net> wrote:
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>> All, I have stacked many a section of Rohn 25, and the method I have settled
>> upon is as follows.
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>> I actually use a set of Kline cable grips to grasp the cable, but any of the
>> previously mentioned methods will work. I would be a bit leery of the vise
>> grips, as the sharp edges in the jaws can knick the strands and cause a spot
>> where the galvanization is damaged, leading to rust. Of course a quick shot
>> of cold galvanizing spray will help repair the damage.
>>
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>> I just use a cheap Harbor Freight ratchet strap hooked from the anchor point
>> and whatever method you choose to use to grip the cable and pull it taught,
>> then form the eye and clamp. I've tried the come-a-long and various other
>> methods, and I have found that it is the simplest method for me. with the
>> limited tension you are going to put on the guy wire while forming the eye,
>> you can ever make up a pulling loop out of a piece of scrap wire cable, and
>> use the saddle clamp to temporarily attach it to the guy wire. This gives
>> you a nice attachment point for the ratchet strap hook to attach.
>>
>>
>>
>> Mitch KJ7JA
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Roger (K8RI)


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