Lowering and Raising a Tilt-Up Wind Turbine Tower using a Griphoist

Graduate students in the Department of Technology and Environmental Design at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC demonstrate the lowering and raising of a tilt-up wind turbine tower using a Griphoist.

[@Deutschtown]

THanks...just what I needed for my turbine

[@dascalb1]

Thanks for the video, I learned a lot.

[@rorybellamy2533]

thanks, it was worth watching

[@kajangcs3271]

This video is an excellent recipe.

[@dennislindastewart5439]

where can I buy the come-along you show on the video?

[@butchtheiw]

The thing that caught my eye is that the tower is way too short to be placed where it is, if you're really using it for a wind genny. Rule of thumb is a minimum of 30' above any surrounding obstructions. I see a tall parking garage, a hill full of tall trees and more trees just to the left of the tower. Hoping this is just a practice pole.

[@tunafish3216]

They are called cable clamps

[@fightswithspirits915]

Can this be turned into a tee pee shelter to make dual use? Or is there static electricity/lightening danger?

[@CedarworkshopNet]

No gloves when handling wire?

[@micjam1986]

Mary!

[@tunafish3216]

It’s not a U bolt it’s called a clevis.

[@butchtheiw]

or shackle

[@ThePaulv12]

My godfather I'm so bored I feel the need to bronze up.

[@Birdhousbuilds]

nice video! your whole rig could be much simpler and safer by having the two guys always attached to the gin, and the gin anchored to your footing. if you like, check out my video "8.5' home brew wind turbine on 70' tower." for details.

[@shantahsieh432]

just use Avasva Solutions :)))

[@kayakwesty]

Hope this guy stays off his tools...