[TowerTalk] Salvage and Re-use of buried LMR600

[Grant Saviers]

I've successfully recovered 150ft lengths of LDF5 which does need three 
workers to coil it properly. All connectors on the far end were cut off 
first.

LMR600 should be able to be figure 8 flaked on the ground by a second 
person with the person pulling.  That prevents any twist being put into 
the coax.  Check the specs for the max LMR600 tension permitted.  A 
Kellems grip could be used and repositioned after every max length pull 
you can do.  A tractor is a bit HD, maybe try a block and tackle first 
or the infinite pull length Maasden rope puller.
https://www.amazon.com/Maasdam-Long-Haul-Puller-4-Ton/dp/B002RL7UGW/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Maasdam+Rope+Puller&qid=1621380102&sr=8-3

Grant KZ1W

On 5/18/2021 15:58, Tom Hellem wrote:
> Hello TT'ers-
> I am contemplating the removal of 700 feet or so of LMR600 that is buried
> inside conduit (not sure what size but probably 1-1/2 or 2"). It's been in
> service for maybe 5 or 6 years.
> The first thought that comes to mind is to grab onto it somehow and give it
> a pull with my pickup truck or a tractor. But my guess is that it's
> probably not quite as simple as this, especially given that I would like to
> save and re-use it.
> 
> Has anyone done this and would you be willing to share the details?
> One potential issue that I have is that I don't have 700 feet of space to
> work with, so it seems that placing the cable on a reel somehow as it comes
> out of the conduit would be a required part of the game plan.
> 
> Any input/ideas will be gratefully accepted.
> 
> 73
> Tom Hellem
> K0SN
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