[TowerTalk] Adding insulators to bottom guys

[Jim Thomson]

Date: Mon, 4 May 2015 06:35:19 -0400
From: Randy Lake <randyn1kwf at gmail.com>
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Adding insulators to bottom guys

Good morning.
I have a 100' R25 guyed with 1/4" EHS. The bottom set of guys are not
insulated. I would like to add insulators and would like some guidance. Can
I drop the bottom set without temp guys?
Any input will be greatly appreciated.
Randy Lake N1KWF

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Randy Lake N1KWF
73 Gunn Rd.
Keene,NH

##  rohn 25 is small tower.  How many sets of guys do u have on there right now ?? 
I would not take a chance, not using  the existing lowest guys..as temp guys. Like stan sez...
use the existing lowest guys as temp guys..and install the new set..with insulators..right below em.

##  IF u had 4 sets of guys..at 25-50-75-100.... then maybe the lowest set could be temp removed,
and insulators installed.   I sure would not chance it with only 3 sets of guys at say 33-66-99. The lowest 
portion of the tower  from either 0-50 ft..or  0-66 ft  could easily flop about..esp if the wind gets up. 

## safest bet is to obtain another guy bracket..and install it right below the lowest guy point.

Jim   VE7RF