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73, Stew K3ND
--- On Wed, 6/30/10, Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net> wrote:
> From: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] need advice on 9/16 or 5/8 Rope, not for dipoles
> To: "Hector Garcia XE2K" <j_hector_garcia@sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: towertalk@contesting.com
> Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 10:14 PM
> The usual "rated" safe hoisting or
> personnel working load on new ropes
> is 10% to 15% of specified breaking strength. For
> hoisting, dacron or
> other low stretch ropes are better than nylon which because
> it stretches
> so much may cause the load to bounce around a lot.
>
> The other consideration is what will fit through any blocks
> or gin
> poles. 3/4" requires some heavy tackle and is too big
> for most gin
> poles. I find 7/16" is the minimum size for gloved
> hands and strong
> enough for anything a ground crew will do by hand.
> For "something
> better" check ship chandlers or arborist suppliers for
> dacron double
> braid. Your ebay bargain "dacron" may be a
> "polyester-polypropylene
> blend" and likely 3 strand, which depending on the
> construction can
> impart a nice spin when lifting. Tag lines are a
> must.
>
> See the interesting tutorial at
> http://kickinteractive ; dot
> com/dc/units/1_1/index.html
>
> Grant KZ1W
>
>
> Hector Garcia XE2K wrote:
> > Just to make it a little clear , the 200lb load
> is maybe a 5k dlls antenna, or maybe
> a 200lb piece of steel that can cause 100k dlls
> in damages or KILL people
> > 9/16 5/8 or
> 3/4 is more comfortable to use in your hand with
> globes
> > I want something I can trust and handle
> with no problems, is maybe too much
> but will be plenty of room to have no
> worries
> >
> > Just found at Ebay Dacron 3/4 600ft
> spool, as an option at good price, but
> will be looking for something better , but at
> least this will solve my immediate needs
> >
> > Will continue to accept more possible options,
> thanks for the advices and experiences
> >
> > Tks in Advance
> >
> >
> > J. Hector Garcia XE2K / AD6D
> > Mexicali B.C DM22fp
> > P.O.Box 73
> > El Centro CA 92244-0073
> > USA
> > http://www.xe2k.net
> > http://www.dxxe.org
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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