Fritz, I cut a U shaped slot on the top, install a short piece of tubing and run the wire through the tubing. I keep the tubing in place by placing a black UV proof tywrap on the top of the pipe.
I use tubing so as to not chafe the wire. Mike N2MS > On May 12, 2017 at 9:36 PM FritzOAQ <fr...@k4oaq.com> wrote: > > > Mike, > > What do you connect to the PVC pipe to hold the wires? > > > > Herb, > > How do you connect the paint sticks to the posts? > > > > Fritz K4OAQ > > > > > > I drive the metals posts into the ground and slide a 10 foot section of gray > > > PVC pipe over the post for my supports. > > > > Mike N2MS > > > > > > DXE sells some nifty ladder insulators designed for wooden posts. They are > listed at $13.95 for a bag of 25. (DXE P/N DXE-LL-LNS) In my case I wanted > to use metal fence supports with wood on the top for an easier installation > with a 3 lb maul rather than digging holes for the post supports. While > pushing my cart through Home Depot one day I stumbling upon paint stir > sticks in the paint section for .99 cents for a package of three. They are > made of pine and are 33 inches long and appear very durable being almost 1/4 > inch thick. They can flex a bit but hard to break even over your knee. Much > to my surprise the DXE Beverage insulator snaps right on to the top portion > where the paint mixer would normally put his hand. Although not really > necessary a small wood screw would prevent any insulator from unsnapping in > high winds. A coat ofThompson's Water Seal on the paint stick is also an > option. Mounting these insulators in this fashion would bring the ladder > line in a vertical position with respect to ground. With a half twist ever > 70 feet I think this would enhance the performance and not degrade it in > anyway. If I am wrong with that the Beverage gurus might possiblycorrect me. > > > > I know this is sort of a trivia post but I was amazed at how easily the DXE > insulator snapped on the paint stick. Also if wooden 2X2's are an option for > support they can be placed in line of the Beverage field first. Then a screw > gun can zip these paint sticks in place as required. > > > > Herb Schoenbohm, KV4FZ > > > > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband