[TowerTalk] Guy tension gauge

[Grant Saviers]

The tensions equalize if the tower is sufficiently flexible.  Then the 
tower might be pulled out of column at that guy, which is a really great 
way to induce a tower to fail.  Tighten each guy to achieve equal 
tensions WITH the tower in column.

Grant KZ1W

On 11/25/2020 16:39, Steve, NR4M wrote:
> Hello Wayne,
> 
> What is the Loos gauge telling you?
> Those things were intended for the type of cable used on boat rigging. They probably do that just fine.
> The finer stranding of the boat cable deflects more easily than the EHS cable would, so I think all bets are off as far as accuracy goes.
> The best you can do with a Loos gauge, and it probably does it just fine, is show you if the EHS tension is equal.
> But, if I recall my physics correctly, -if- all guys at any given level are identical ( same distance to each guy anchor, etc) then the tension on any one will be the same as the other two.
> I have a nice, brand new tension dynamometer and I have been intending for several years on taking pieces of 3/16, 1/4, 5/16 and 3/8 inch EHS, putting them in series with each other and the dynamometer between BIG trees, and try and calibrate a large Loos gauge.
> 
> Just everyone be careful.
> 
> 73 de Steve, NR4M
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Nov 25, 2020, at 7:03 PM, Wayne Kline <w3ea at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> John,
>>
>> Having used  Phillystran  I had either 3/16 , ¼ or 5/16 EHS cable  terminated to the ground  anchor/turnbuckle   I use a LOOSE gauge
>> This is not as accurate as a dynamo meter. BUT IMO for amature applications   it fits the bill.
>> I have never used it on  Phillystran directly  on  the steel tail ends ..
>>
>> Wayne ,W3EA
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>> From: John Simmons<mailto:jasimmons at pinewooddata.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:23 PM
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>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Guy tension gauge
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>> Are there gauges available for Phillystran?
>>
>> --
>> 73,
>> -de John NI0K
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