[TowerTalk] looking for a source for open wire line spreaders

[n8de at thepoint.net]

Another item frequently used for spacers is those old plastic  
thingamabobs that women used to use when giving a permanent ... they  
wrapped hair around them, and secured with a rubber band .... a few of  
those would serve nicely (did for me years ago) as open wire spacers  
... but, I agree with Jim ... PVC is cheap and works well .. I just  
don't like the hollow PVC tubes as they get debris inside (spider  
webs?) .. or ice in the Winter.

You might search for plastic (teflon?) rod material to use.  Sure  
would hold up better than PVC tubing.
73
Don
N8DE


Quoting Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>:

> On 4/5/2019 3:54 PM, Tom_N2SR via TowerTalk wrote:
>> does anyone know of a source for open wire line spreaders/spacers?
>
> If all you're doing is a few folded counterpoises, 1/2-in PVC conduit
> cut into suitable lengths and drilled with holes for the wires to pass
> works just fine. Experience helping a friend with his FCP taught me
> that some means to hold the spacers in place along the line is a good
> idea. PVC conduit is CHEAP!
>
> I've built a half dozen or more fan dipoles using this technique. Some
> have been up 120 ft or more.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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