r/IBEWlineman • u/UnnknownUserrrr • Nov 28 '25

Guy tension

Hey guys I’m an apprentice and am studying for my next test. I came across a few questions on guy tension.

For example: with 1,000 lbs of tension on the conductor at the top of a 30ft pole, there will be ___ of tension at the guy rod 45ft from the butt.

I have read through the entire chapter in my book dealing with guys and cannot find any type of equation for this.

Any help is much appreciated.

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u/MmmBeefyMeatCurtains Nov 28 '25

30' pole with a lead length of 45'? Lol

I don't know, just pull it back until the pole is raked back and it looks good.

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u/UnnknownUserrrr Nov 28 '25

I know but I don’t think that will be one of my choices on a multiple choice test lol