IIRC, the 'grips' used by power companies are NOT the same as used by tower installers? Seems like this was discussed on TowerTalk several years ago.
Seems like the overall length of the 'grip' was different and .... ? As no one wants to do this twice or have a tower to come down, might be worth confirming the above. Hope this helps! 73 de Billy, AA4NU ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Wichers" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: "Carl" <[email protected]>, [email protected] Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2014 1:37:30 PM Subject: Re: Topband: WTB: Guy wire stuff The "Big Grips" are just the ones for the larger diameter cables. I think they start at 1/2" and go up from there. It's rare to see utilities use larger than 3/8", and 1/4" is by far the most common with the telecom industry. All of the dead end / preform guy grips are rated for the breaking strength of the cable they are designed for. -Bill > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 1:40 PM > To: Bill Wichers > Cc: Carl; [email protected] > 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 > _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
