BEACHON Tower Guy-Wire Tensions (lbs).....THIS SHOULD BE AN ON-GOING LOG
Modifications:
090717, jwm Added readings by Ned Patton on 7/17/09. Note roughly 100-lb drop on each, but there was no shift on the anchors/base per-paint applied; ie stretching.
Inner to Outer...Sharon reading 7/7/09 (Ned reading 7/8/09)
...
Guy-Wire | 7/7/09 Sharon | 7/17/09 Ned |
|---|---|---|
Inner (Close to tower) | 500 (425) | 425 |
| 550 (510) | 460 |
| 500 (420) | 380 |
| 500 (500) | 460 |
| 500 (400) | 370 |
Outer (Farthest) | 450 (400) | 350 |
Northwest Guy-Wire:
Guy-Wire | 7/7/09 | 7/17/09 |
|---|---|---|
Inner (Close to tower) | 600 (490) | 450 |
| 550 (500) | 450 |
| 450 (500) | 470 |
| 600 (500) | 450 |
| 440 (415) | 410 |
Outer (Farthest) | 430 (400) | 360 |
Northeast Guy-Wire (nearest to the road)
Guy-Wire | 7/7/09 | 7/17/09 |
|---|---|---|
Inner (Close to tower) | 580 (470) | 440 |
| 600 (550) | 500 |
| 680 (670) | 590 |
| 500 (460) | 450 |
| 600 (525) | 500 |
Outer (Farthest) | 480 (405) | 410 |