PLP 115-Guy Guard Down Guy Marker Yellow Plastic
PLP Guy Markers (Guy Guards) are made of high impact UV stabilized plastic and provides durable, high impact, economical protection for exposed utility pole guy wires, dead end fittings, and anchor rods. Measures 1-1/2" X 8'. As the guard provides a visible warning to pedestrian and vehicle traffic in proximity, it's ability to prevent damage is limited to the fact it is made of hard plastic.
Tower Guy Wire Tension Guide The recommended initial tension in guy wires is 10% of their ultimate tensile strength. There are two different grades of steel used for good guy line (clothes line does not count), HS (high strength) and EHS (extra high strength). The Rohn manual gives the following info on 3/16 and 1/4 in cable.