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3 or 4 pattern for guy wires? | 14 comments (14 topical, editorial)

Re: 3 or 4 pattern for guy wires? (3.00 / 0) (#12)
by mbeland on Mon Jun 2nd, 2008 at 07:38:05 AM MST
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Brian,
One additional comment from someone who never raised a tower. From the your post, I understand you seem to think that a DIY windmill does not need to be lowered very often if ever. I suggest you change your mindset and consider that you WILL have to lower it often (minimum once a year) for testing, maintenance, adjustments, etc... Once the guy wires are set to the right length during the first raise, I think you need to be able to do this fast and easy without having to revise the adjustments to the guy wires or think heavily about the process. It must be reliable.

Martin
Eau, soleil, le vent
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Re: 3 or 4 pattern for guy wires? (3.00 / 0) (#14)
by cardamon on Tue Jun 3rd, 2008 at 07:14:40 PM MST
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Martin,

Not sure if your comments were addressed to me and I know I never mentioned my plans in detail, but this tower will not be comming down by my hands except when it is time to retire it. There will be a crows nest on top for enjoying the view and servicing the turbine. Hence the lack of concern for easy lifting and raising.
Regards.

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3 or 4 pattern for guy wires? | 14 comments (14 topical, 0 editorial)

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