I recall back maybe 20 years ago that PVRC members put together a group
buy of fiberglas guy rod from the manufacturer. Instead of risking used
Phillystran, or paying $2.05 a foot from DXEngineering, for such a
major project you might get together with others and explore doing a
bulk purchase from the manufacturer. The stuff might be available in
1000-foot rolls for a considerably more reasonable price.
73, Pete N4ZR
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On 9/10/2021 11:13 AM, Grant Saviers wrote:
Not much hurts the Kevlar core other than UV, crushing, and very sharp
bends.
There is "original" Phillystran that can't be terminated with grips as
the cover does not adhere to the core. I used 25K# reclaimed
"original" for my tower using potted terminations, see NCJ 11/2014.
Guy grips IMO are a bad termination for any but the smallest Philly.
You could also get a pull test done on a sample guy. Probably a good
idea for "a couple of 160ft towers." Many commercial rigging
suppliers have the pull test beds to way beyond 6700#.
Grant KZ1W
On 9/10/2021 03:51, Keith Dutson wrote:
Anyone know if used Phillystran is still good.
Years ago I bought some tower sections from a ham who took down
several Rohn 55G towers. The fellow handling the sale had a big pile
of guy lines used for the towers. The pile was all 6700 pound
Phillystran, just as they were installed, with thimbles and short
Rohn EHS guys attached to each end. I bought the whole pile for a
good price. I am thinking of using them to put up a couple of 160
foot towers. On Friday, September 10, 2021, 04:59:49 AM CDT,
Mpridesti via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:
While on a contest DXpedition to D4C, I saw that station was
using what looked to be philly but was actually material used to hold
very long covers used in farming (like supporting cheese cloth over
large fields in growing tobacco in CT). Amazingly strong and D4C with
all their trade winds, holds towers without issue. Recall it was
nearly a 1/2 inch OD.
Perhaps research in the agricultural areas?
May have come from Italy. Was told it was very inexpensive.
Regards,
Mark, K1RX
On Sep 10, 2021, at 5:16 AM, Jon Zaimes via TowerTalk
<towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:
Similar material is used in marine industry, but like everything
else for a boat it is likely pricier than DXE.
73/Jon AA1K
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On Thursday, September 9, 2021, 6:37 PM, Gary Johnson
<gwj@wb9jps.com> wrote:
Besides DXE, I haven’t found any other suppliers for Phillystran.
Texas Towers doesn’t list it anymore either. Thought it would be
nice to shop around before buying a mile of it. Any hints?
Gary NA6O
gwj@wb9jps.com
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