[UK-CONTEST] Guying a "lugless" Versatower?

[Don Beattie]

And also the Strumech specification charts state (above a certain wind speed) 
"must be guyed". I don't think they would say that if there was no intention 
that they should be guyed. Also, there is detailed guidance on how (not) to 
tension the guys.

Don, G3BJ





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From: Clive GM3POI <gm3poi2 at btinternet.com>
To: Steve GW4BLE <steve.gw4ble at btconnect.com>; Ian White GM3SEK 
<gm3sek at ifwtech.co.uk>; uk-contest at contesting.com
Sent: Saturday, 27 August, 2011 10:56:52
Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Guying a "lugless" Versatower?

I have to disagree Steve, As standard yes but I have a tower 
that has lugs welded on all sections by Strumech.
    The only consideration is any increase in downward 
pressure on the crank up cable plus the static top rope.
The crank up cable is usually "saved" by the flapper plate 
Unless you have my large Strumech tower. 
    So the bottom line is beef up the top rope to take any 
downward forces created by the wind. head loading would also 
have to be a consideration. BTW my crank up cable is 11mm 
dia. 73 Clive GM3POI 

On 27 Aug 2011 at 9:19, Steve GW4BLE wrote:

> They are not there for a reason Ian - crank up towers are not
> supposed to
> have permanent guys attached.
> 
> 
> Steve
> GW4BLE
> 
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> Subject: [UK-CONTEST] Guying a "lugless" Versatower?
> 
> This is usually the best place to ask about Versatowers, so...
> 
> What is the best way to attach permanent guys to the middle and
> lower 
> sections of a  Versatower that doesn't already have the welded-on
> guying 
> lugs?
> 
> (Real-life experience only, please.)
> 
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