Don't even think about trying to increase the height of
a self supporting crank up tower. The lower section and
base will NOT be strong enough to support the additional
bending moments.
Yes, it does sound like an EZ Way tower. They are OK
for LIGHT DUTY applications ONLY.
Tom N4KG
On Wed, 22 Aug 2001 12:21:57 -0400 ackster@pcsonline.com (Mark Ackaway)
writes:
>
> I am getting a used foldover crank up tower. From the research I
> have
> done on the net, it seems to be an EZ way tower. It has a round
> base
> pole maybe about 4"-6" in diameter also the tower sides are in a Z
> pattern. I belive
> it is in two sections and has two winches. Also as I was talking to
> the seller, they said it has two sets of large Fins that get buried
> 6-8
> feet deep. He has had this tower up for a while, but it seems to be
> in good shape. We are not sure about the exact height of the tower,
> maybe 50'-70'. He mentioned that it was possible to add another
> section on the tower to go higher, but he didn't have any info on
> that.
>
> Anyone have any info on this tower? I will be able to supply pics
> in
> a few weeks if needed. I would like to get an idea of wind load and
> if I can get another section to make it go higher.
>
> BTW is there any way to search the archives?
>
> TIA
>
> Mark mailto:ackster@pcsonline.com
>
>
>
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