[TowerTalk] Polygon fiberglass

[N4ZR]

Maybe 15 years ago, some of the big station guys around here put 
together a group buy of several thousand feet.  Far as I know, everyone 
is still using it and is well satisfied.  I helped install one tower 
with it, and from uncomfortable personal experience you really need the 
gloves.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 9/13/2019 8:08 AM, Bill via TowerTalk wrote:
> I've used this stuff extensively at three different stations with 60-200 ft towers, so I know what I am talking about.
> First, unless one is really clueless, the stuff is quite easy to work with.  I've probably unrolled 6000 or 7000 feet of new Polyrod and NEVER had an issue.  In a clear area I "walked" out around 200 feet for the guys and cut it with a hacksaw...no breaks, cracks etc.  It was real easy.  Only caveat is to wear gloves.
> When I sold my station in 2006 I sold some to guys in Ohio and much of it  to a guy in FL.  In order to do this I needed to roll it back up in an 8 ft diameter for transport.  Again easy to do with gloves.  When I returned to FL I bought back the stuff I sold to the guy in FL and purchased some new stuff.  Even in the FL sun after 10 years the old stuff was in great shape and I had no issues using it.  The tower installation in FL (3-200 footers) is still standing using it...after 18 years.  And that is after several brushes with hurricanes.
> The tower out in KH6 has new Polyrod  and again no issues.
> Cons:
> Guy grips for the rod are available from PLP, but you must buy a box of 25.You must wear gloves when handling it.You must adhere to the 8 ft diameter when  working with it...it will crack.You must buy a full 1000 ft roll or more.Harder to store
> Pros:
> Easier to install guy grips than PhillyAbout 1/2 the cost of PhillyMore resistance to abrasion
> YMMV.
> Bill KH7XS/K4XS
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