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kittysmitty

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Guide wire cable size
« on: March 04, 2012, 10:24:54 AM »
In the process of gathering parts and pieces for my install this summer. I have a remote cabin, that I go to once a month. I have picked up an 12 volt Air-X. Im planning on a 60 or 40 foot tilt up tower. My question is what size cable I should use. I know bigger is better, but there is a cost with overkill. Thanks
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STYME JONES

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Re: Guide wire cable size
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2012, 10:46:36 AM »
your turbine is fairly light, i believe. the question is what's your tower made of?   STYME :-\
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kittysmitty

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Re: Guide wire cable size
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2012, 11:41:01 AM »
Schedule 40 pipe. Depending on the height, top 20 feet 1 1/2 inch  next 2 inch, next if required 3 inch. The dia.might be off. I would like each section to fit inside the next one, so the middle and bottom could be smaller or larger.
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breezyears

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Re: Guide wire cable size
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2012, 12:32:15 PM »
1/4" would be more than enough on a 40' pole.
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