[UK-CONTEST] Tower info

[Donald Field]

The bad news is that the new owner has increased prices dramatically (e.g. a
single tower section is now about £800!). Vine (GW3YDX) have taken over the
agency.

Don G3XTT


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Higginson" <paul at greenrover.demon.co.uk>
To: "Dave Lawley" <g4buo at compuserve.com>
Cc: "UK Contest Reflector" <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Tower info


> In message <41529C01.601 at compuserve.com>, Dave Lawley
> <g4buo at compuserve.com> writes
>
> >
> >It could do with new cables. I'd like to know if anyone can identify
> >the type of tower, will standard Strumech cables be of the correct
> >length, and does anyone know of a source of replacement cables other
> >than Strumech?
>
> It does sound like an early Strumech to me. Check that the gate runs
> freely, they have a habit of seizing closed at the most inopportune
> moment.
>
> Talk to the tower manufacturer, now part of the Eliot group and they
> will certainly be able to supply. 01543 502671
>
> If you feel confident / competent to source from a lifting gear supplier
> you will save yourself a lot of money BUT...
>
> Don't let anyone tell you Stainless steel is suitable, it isn't.
>
> Ask the supplier whether you should lubricate the wire, and with what.
>
> Ask the supplier to tell you how long it will last, inspect it regularly
> AND replace it within their recommended period.
>
> HTH
>
> Regards Paul
>
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