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I'm sitting far away as possible, though after 80 tests I'm pretty sure our connections are far from failing
Is that power plant in the distance involved with these load tests?
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I'm sitting far away as possible, though after 80 tests I'm pretty sure our connections are far from failing
What is that everyone has the hate for the Factor 55, I have Flatlink E and it has worked well for me ??
I believe they started off as a ripoff of the Safety Thimble, but unlike the Safety Thimble, they add an additional connection point for ease of hookup.
It is not. It is a pretty industrialized area that includes a few steel mills and other companiesIs that power plant in the distance involved with these load tests?
What is the false sense you speak of ?IMO anytime I see a device like this with degree markings and other, I see a marketing strategy designed to attract a specific audience. Nothing takes the place of real world experience. Not slamming those who do use this device but many times people get a false sense of confidence using equipment such as this. Mr. Blaine, comments?
What is the false sense you speak of ?
I would use the hook that it came with, I just got tired of the hook having to be connected to a D-Ring connected to my bumper, or letting it just flop around. It may not be a "Safety Thimble" so I guess it add one piece to the recovery.What purpose does the Flatlink serve? What would you do without i
What is the false sense you speak of ?
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So do you consider the Factor 55 Splicer or Flatlink Splicer = to the Safety Thimble
https://factor55.com/product-category/splice-on-shackle-mounts
Why do they call it the "splicer"..... anyway, as has been stated several times, the fewer the connections the better, less potential for failure. Something else to consider, the splicer, the safety thimble, the hook that came with the synthetic line, all require the rope to be bent around a radius. The sharper the radius the more the rope is "stressed" (ie. potentially weaker). Think about the individual strands of the rope, when they are bent around a radius, the inside strands travel a shorter distance (ie. are not loaded) than the outside strands (ie, over loaded). So with this thought in mind the radius that is incorporated into the end link can become a weak spot. What I like about the safety thimble is you can inspect the rope around the radius.....