On 5/29/2011 7:43 PM, Mark Robinson wrote:
> Steve,
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> Take a look at the Rohn catalog. They have equalizer plates to balance the
> load between the upper and lower set of guys. You will need a good
> turnbuckle on each guy wire since the guy tension will need adjusting
With only two tier of guys use the proper equalizing plate.
Equalizer plates are very easy to make, BUT you will need a good UV
resistant paint that is mechanically durable. As long as ROHN has them
it'd be a good idea to stick with theirs.
They are simply a triangle with rounded corners and a bolt hole near
each corner. Mine are 3/8" steel, I've made them out of 1/2" for
larger, They should match up "fairly well" to the clevis on the
turnbuckle.
They make galvanized turnbuckles with a clevis on one end (for the
equalizer plate) and an eye for the cable thimble on the other.
Turnbuckles for 3/8" are pretty good size at 2' to 3' long when extended.
The nice thing about using turnbuckles and an equalizing plate is the
tension tends to "equalize" between the two cables. Not so with more
than two connections.
Follow the directions for tensioning the cables. You want the tower to
stay plumb. If necessary seen professional guidance in setting the tension.
73
Roger (K8RI)
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve"<sflory@mindspring.com>
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> Sent: Sunday, 29 May, 2011 3:09 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Guy wire attachment
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>> what is the best way to attach 3/8 guy wire to a utility anchor? I have
>> guy grips , should I use a turn buckle or just the guy grip I am
>> installing a 55g at 70 feet guyed twice Thanks Steve
>>
>> Steve Flory W9KOP
>> sflory@mindspring.com
>> "I like climbing towers because people look up to me"
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