[TowerTalk] turnbuckle safety wires

[Joe Giacobello, K2XX]

I had problems with turnbuckles unscrewing themselves.  While not as 
sure as the wire approach many have described here, ever since I started 
using thread locking adhesive (Loctite, Permabond, etc.) I've not had 
any problems.  Similarly for rotor mounts.  There are various strength 
grades.  A medium strength grade should be adequate.

73, Joe
K2XX

> Steve Maki <mailto:lists at oakcom.org>
> Tuesday, September 12, 2017 8:48 PM
> The typical turnbuckle safety wire is designed to prevent inadvertent 
> unscrewing of the turnbuckle, either from vibration or random 
> vandalism. It's not to support the tower in the event of a turnbuckle 
> failure. That would at least require more than one in-line cable clamp.
>
> Note: I've NEVER seen a turnbuckle prone to unscrewing itself, but 
> don't consider that a reason to not use them.
>
> The turnbuckle shouldn't be the weak link in the system anyway. It 
> should be oversized and of good quality to insure that the threads 
> remain in good operating condition.
>
> -Steve K8LX
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