Hi Greg,
I've never seen a rated holding strength for Guy-Grips (the type used on
wood poles). Big Grips are rated at 6650 pounds holding strength.
Big Grips are two inches longer than Guy Grips.
The manufacturer says:
"Guy-Grip Dead-ends are intended for use on single wood poles associated
with distribution construction."
and:
"Big-Grip Dead-ends are designed for use on Transmission, Antenna,
Communications, and other types of guyed structures that require use
of large guy strand."
73
Frank
W3LPL
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg" <n4cc@windstream.net>
To: donovanf@starpower.net
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2014 6:58:22 PM
Subject: RE: Topband: WTB: Guy wire stuff
Why is that, Frank? My understanding is that the preforms are stronger than
the guy wire so I'm curious why feel that Big Grips are necessary? Thanks.
73, Greg-N4CC
-----Original Message-----
From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
donovanf@starpower.net
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 11:40 AM
To: Bill Wichers
Cc: Carl; topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: WTB: Guy wire stuff
Tower guys should use Big Grips, not the performs used by electric
utilities. You can purchase Big Grips from Texas Towers and many other
suppliers
73
Frank
W3LPL
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Wichers <billw@waveform.net>
To: Carl <km1h@jeremy.mv.com>, topband@contesting.com
Sent: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 13:31:07 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Topband: WTB: Guy wire stuff
If you only need a few like this, try calling some of the utility
contractors in your area. They will always have the dead ends and the guys
that also do the power work will also have the insulators. They will
probably be able to sell you a few without too much trouble.
BTW, the utility guys will usually call the "dead ends" "preforms"
(different industry, different terminology :-), but they are the same thing.
The telco/cable guys use 1/4" EHS strand for a support line for their cables
so they will always have hardware for that. The preforms are cheap enough
from the crew's perspective that they are occasionally used as temporary
"twist ties" to hole up cable prior to lashing.
You can order the stuff from Graybar too (probably the telecom division, but
the power division can get stuff too), but I don't know about their prices.
I've only ever ordered by the carton at work.
-Bill
> What I need is:
>
> Up to 12 502 guy insulators
> Up to 18 1/4" deadends/guy grips
>
> Individually prices from dealers is ridiculous and I dont need case
loads as I > bought when building the other 3 towers in 90-91 and wound
up giving away > what I didnt use.
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> Carl
> KM1H
>
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