[TowerTalk] coupling EHS to EHS or EHS to philly

[Richard Thorne]

You'll be fine with thimble to thimble.

Rich - N5ZC

On 6/2/2016 2:48 PM, StellarCAT wrote:
> I had planned on using 1/2” thimbles to couple 5/16” EHS to 5/16” EHS (pieces I have from a purchase) ... as well as at their ends of course ...
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> and the same for coupling from the 11200 philly to the 5/16” using the same 1/2” thimbles...
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> is this a possible issue? Do I need to use insulators instead?
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> I’d think if there is philly to the top of the tower and the EHS, in 2 ‘coupled’ pieces, down to the ground – grounded there – there would be no potential for noise being generated through any form of rubbing – correct?
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> And wear – the 1/2” thimbles are monsters – I’d think it would take decades for it to wear if ever... although I suppose it might cause the galvanizing to wear prematurely.
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> any one have experience with this method?
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> Gary
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