Shackles are a great suggestion, the old hardware can be cut off and a
shackle added. I believe professionals use shackles much more frequently
than most hams. I am wondering what hardware is being replaced? If it is
turnbuckles, they should not be connected to the Phillystran.
John KK9A
Steve Maki K8LX wrote:
Jim,
Depending on your particular situation, have you considered using a
shackle as a coupler?
-Steve K8LX
On 10/15/2022 12:13 AM, James M. Galm wrote:
> Can a new big grip be applied to a Phillystran guy in the same place where
> one was removed?
>
> I am rebuilding a set of PS guy cable assemblies. To accommodate new
> hardware, I need to remove the big grips from twelve lengths of
HPTG-6700I,
> and put new big grips on with different hardware threaded through the
loop.
> PLP says that I should not reuse the big grips that were in place for
> several years. But what about the three foot length of PS that used to be
> under the BG?
>
> When a BG is removed from PS, it leaves behind grit and plastic remains.
> These can be removed with a rag and some mineral spirits, leaving the
black
> polyurethane jacket fairly clean. Is it OK to apply a new preformed BG to
> the same three feet of PS?
>
> As a side question, if I were to unwind just the long end of the big grip,
> leaving the short end on the PS undisturbed, thread a new fitting on the
> loop, and rewind the long end, would I have a useful termination that
would
> meet spec? I suspect that the answer is no, but what do others think?
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance and 73,
>
>
>
> Jim, W8WTS
>
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