[TowerTalk] Cable Ties

[chris perri]

Grip lock ties are terrific.
https://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Grip_Lock_Ties.html <https://www.kf7p.com/KF7P/Grip_Lock_Ties.html>

Chris
KF7P



> On Oct 14, 2021, at 3:04 PM, CEPitts <cpitts at ec.rr.com> wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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"
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> 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 .
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> 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?
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> 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!
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> Thanks for any and all input in advance
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> 73! Charles "Ed" K5OF
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