TECH TIP
Part Number
Description
Description
Qty
DXE-PT-4000-3P
HPTG-4000I TAIL KITS
(for systems using Phillystran
PHI-HPTG-4000I Guy Line)
502 Insulator
3
3/16” x 12 Ft - EHS Guy Wire
36 ft
Pre-form Big-grip Dead-End for 3/16” EHS Guy Wire
6
Thimble, EY414-12 (.375”)
3
Cable Ties, 11”
18
DXE-PT-6700-3P
HPTG-6700I TAIL KITS
(for systems using Phillystran
PHI-HPTG-6700I Guy Line)
502 Insulator
3
1/4” x 12 Ft - EHS Guy Wire
36 ft
Pre-form Big-grip Dead-End for 1/4” EHS Guy Wire
6
Thimble, EY414-14 (.437”)
3
Cable Ties, 11”
18
DXE-PT-11200-3P
HPTG-11200I TAIL KITS
(for systems using Phillystran
PHI-HPTG-11200I Guy Line)
504 Insulator
3
5/16” x 12 Ft - EHS Guy Wire
36 ft
Pre-form Big-grip Dead-End for 5/16” EHS Guy Wire
6
Thimble, EY414-14 (.437”)
3
Cable Ties, 11”
18
Phillystran Guy Lines - Adjusting Tension
The question has come up about how to adjust the tension on Phillystran Guy Lines. The following is the
recommended installation technique when using Phillystran guy lines on a tower.
Since the jacket on Phillystran is somewhat soft, the normal method of using a Loos Tension
Gage directly on the Phillystran guy line is not recommended. The recommended method is to
install a steel Tail Kit between the ground anchor and the Phillystran. This provides you with
two things that are important. 1. It allows the use of the Loos Tension Gage and 2. It protects
your Phillystran Guy lines from accidental damage at or near ground level from animals
chewing on it to mowers bumping into it and cutting the Phillystran jacket.
The Tail Kits available from DX Engineering:
Additional Optional Parts Needed Shown Below
Once the tail kits are properly installed, you then have a steel cable and the Loos Tension Gage
Note: SAFETY is the Number One Priority - The user MUST be familiar with,
understand, and follow all recommended or mandatory safety and installation
instructions that are available or supplied by the original manufacturers of the
materials/parts listed in this Tech Tip. DX Engineering is not responsible for any
damages or injuries as a result of using the items described in this Tech Tip.
can be used to properly adjust your guy line tension per the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s
specifications.
DX Engineering carries three versions of the Loos Tension Gages:
LOO-PT-1 - Tension Gauge, Professional Model, for Guy Wires 3/32-5/32 in. diameter.
LOO-PT-2 - Tension Gauge, Professional Model, for Guy Wires 3/16-1/4 in. diameter.
LOO-PT-3 - Tension Gauge, Professional Model, for Guy Wires 1/4-3/8 in. diameter.
More important information on Phillystran Guy Line, DX Engineering Tail Kits and
Loos Tension gages can be found on the DX Engineering website.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact DX Engineering by email or by phone to speak to
someone in our Technical Support/Sales Department.
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