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Re: [TowerTalk] turnbuckles

To: Allan Greening <vk3pa@vk3pa.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] turnbuckles
From: "Roger (K8RI)" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:08:20 -0500
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Allan Greening wrote:
> so wot if I run 3 guys from 1 equalization plates to each guy anchor point
> (3 guy wires to 1 turnbuckle) ! wot size turnbuckles do I use then? de
> VK3PA
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I wouldn't think it'd be a good idea but if done it'd be one whopping 
big and expensive turnbuckle.  With 3, 4,000# guys it'd need to be 
capable of 12,000# and working under 1,200# tension... And don't forget 
to safety wire it with cable of at least 12,000# test.

73

Roger (K8RI)
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