[TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

For the last time, I was not advocating Polygon rod. Of course, it is 
possible to incorrectly apply big-grips to Phillystran, and if you're 
building a couple of 160-foot towers it makes sense to spend some more 
to be sure.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 9/10/2021 11:15 PM, Tim Duffy wrote:
> There are no shaky Phillystran terminations - what???
>
> I have lots of experience with the Polygon rod - it is bad news - I had a fiberglass rod break.
>
> DXE supplies Phillystran - it can last lots of years if installed correctly - It is what is on all 13 towers at K3LR
>
> 73
> Tim K3LR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Pete Smith N4ZR
> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2021 10:43 PM
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> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Phillystran suppliers
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> I was not suggesting that he use fiberglass rod instead, because I'm
> well aware of the problems people had with spontaneous deterioration.
> My only point was to suggest he explore the possibility of a bulk buy of
> Phillystran, as a way of bringing down the cost without resorting to
> used material with perhaps shaky terminations.
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
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> On 9/10/2021 6:13 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
>> I have read posts of this material breaking on the rolls.
>>
>> John KK9A
>>
>> Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
>>
>> I recall back maybe 20 years ago that PVRC members put together a group
>> buy of fiberglas guy rod from the manufacturer.  Instead of risking used
>> Phillystran, or paying $2.05 a foot from DXEngineering, for such a
>> major project you might get together with others and explore doing a
>> bulk purchase from the manufacturer.  The stuff might be available in
>> 1000-foot rolls for a considerably more reasonable price.
>>
>> 73, Pete N4ZR
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