[UK-CONTEST] Supporting an overhead run of Heliax

Ian White GM3SEK gm3sek at ifwtech.co.uk
Thu Jan 20 08:06:04 PST 2011


>>Hi all,
>>UV is an issue but less so if you use black ties, my company installs 
>>large overhead runs using black cable ties that are over 5 yrs old 
>>still in good service. On the other hand I have seen white ties 
>>degrade to where they fall
>>apart in less than a year.
>>73 Paul
>>G6PZ
>>


>Although no longer in the industry, we used to use UV resistant ties, 
>sadly I can't remember the make but I think they'll have come from RS.
>
>I'm not sure simply being black will aid a cable ties longevity.
>
>73,
>Andy
>http://gd0tep.com

Use factor 50 sunscreen... or one turn of PVC tape.


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