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David Vickery

Southwest Wind Power 70FT Whisper 500 Guyed Tower Kit

Written March 01, 2008

An erector set for adults

I had little previous experience working with steel, but found the instructions thorough and everything went together well. I've rated the kit with 4 stars because I feel the coupling sleeves, while adequate, could be longer and more snug fitting; the tower has a tendency to kink somewhat and I find it necessary to periodically adjust the guy wires to keep it straight. All necessary hardware is included, and the 21 ft, 300lb pipe sections were ordered from my local lumber yard at a cost of $300 each. There are 30-odd holes to drill and much lugging around of heavy pieces. The assembly process proved to be a great workout program and sleep aid.

Upon completion, the well-balanced tower/gin pole system raised beautifully; first alone and then with the Skystream turbine mounted. I would strongly recommend a tilt-up tower because of the ease of lowering should the turbine need service, as mine recently did.

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