guy tensioner [RE-wrenches]

[Kirk Herander]

Jeff,

The tilt-up towers manufactured by NRG systems for Bergey machines are
designed for use without turnbuckles, hence a tensioner might come in handy.

Kirk

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Clearwater <clrwater at earthlink.net>
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: guy tensioner [RE-wrenches]


>Hi Guy,
>
>Perhaps I am missing something, but I have put up several wind towers
>and cannot imagine why anyone would want guys without turnbuckles.  I
>have found that "tuning" a tower is very important to guard against
>resonance failure and that turnbuckles are a must for this process.
>
>It's an easy process to install turnbuckles - all you need is a
>come-along, some "big grips" and a few folks.  They cost about $30
>depending on cable size.  Once you do, you can then tune your tower
>in such a  way that the next wind storm doesn't bring it down.
>
>If you go that route, (and perhaps this is the tool you are talking
>about) you'll also need a tension gauge.  I recommend the Loos
>Tension Gauge from West Marine (the pro model).  It costs about $60
>and is well worth the investment.  You can also measure tension with
>a "resonance chart".  Basically you count the freguency of the
>standing wave you can establish by rocking the guy back and forth and
>knowing the length and cable size and type it tells you the tension.
>I find it good for rough adjusments but the Loos gauge takes the
>guess work out.
>
>Hope that helps,
>
>Cheers,
>
>Jeff
>
>
>
>
>>Hello,
>>
>>Any one out there know where I can find a tool to easily tension tower
>>(turnbuckle-less) guy wires? I remember some in Home Power selling them,
but
>>can't find the issue or person's name.
>>
>>thanks,
>>
>>Kirk
>>
>>
>>Vermont Solar Engineering - a Trace Certified Dealer
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