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Re: (ET) Cable for snow thrower chute directional control
I don’t remember the details of how it was wound but I do recall it was a
thin aircraft cable. I never had a problem with it breaking on my
elec-trak snow thrower.
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> On Nov 17, 2022, at 12:40 PM, Darryl McMahon <darryl econogics com>
> wrote:
>
> Our first snow has arrived, and the E12 with plow is ready for service.
> Unfortunately, as I was testing the E15 with 42" snow thrower, the wire
> cable for controlling the chute direction broke. I have gone through
> this exercise too many times, and getting the winding on the tube right
> always seems to escape me.
>
> So, 2 questions:
>
> 1) What is the preferred material for the cable? I have not yet tried
> the coated clothesline route - I expect the coating will fail in the
> deep cold of winter here. Rope frays (but it's what I have handy when
> it's cold and dark.
>
> 2) Is there a simple trick to getting the winding on the tube right? Is
> 3 turns on each side of the center hole sufficient? (assumes chute is
> centered for installation)
>
> Thanks for any guidance.
>
> --
> Darryl McMahon
> Freelance Project Manager (sustainable systems)
>
> Do not mistake patience for weakness, nor action for strategy.
>
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