[TowerTalk] Cable Ties

[CEPitts]

Not too long ago there was a posting on a topic and there was the  
mention of cable ties for securing coax and control lines to tower legs 
on the runs. It was the part of a overall discussion unrelated 
specifically to cable ties. I believe John KK9A may have been the one 
who mentioned it specifically those cable ties made/sold by Thomas & 
Betts as some of the best to use based on integrity of strength, UV 
rays, weather, etc.

If so anyone on the list using them can you recommend the product #'s 
you are using for runs of 50-150 feet going up 25G, 45G, 55G legs?  The 
product # sequence runs something like "TY????MX" where the question 
mark "?" represents a numerical designation anywhere from 2-4 digits 
followed by the "MX"

I want to obtain some of the recommended proper sizes, strength, UV, 
weather, etc. and low maintenance issues for at a least a few years 
based on what you may get a big box retailer of less quality for my 
stash. Reliable replacement and installation for use in the future .

Also what is the thought on once installed wrapping the cable ties with 
2-3 layers of tape? or more than 3 layers? no layers?

Environment I am dealing with mild winters, hot summers, thunderstorms, 
salt air, 1-4 possible hurricanes a year (Lucky this year) sorry for 
folks LA and TX, especially W5WZ! Shout out Scott!

Thanks for any and all input in advance

73! Charles "Ed" K5OF