Support to Support Zip Wire Kits. Junior Zip Wire Kits. All you need is a clear line of sight with clearance from any obstacles on either side. In our experience over the years, between 50m - m seems to the average length brought by our customers. What ever length your zip wire run is going to be Extra Rider Kits.
Zip Wire for Disabled People. Not only do we supply and sell equipment for the domestic market, but our selection of equipment which has been carefully selected from a quality and safety aspect, has also been popular in the small commercial market too. Looking for a zip wire to put up in your local play ground, farm shop or even a holiday park, look no further as we have just the equipment for you here at The Zip Wire Company.
Buying and installing a zip wire can be a big investment and some of our previous customers have had questions they needed advice with before purchasing.
So this is where our helpful and friendly support team come into their own by offering free, friendly and helpful advice not only through the selection process, but also supporting you if needed through both the installation process and in the very rare case of a problem - after sales too. Outdoor Christmas lights should be plugged into GFCI or "ground fault" outlets as an added safety measure. Don't staple gun your Christmas lights.
This damages the insulation of your wiring. Consider Christmas light clips and hangers as a better alternative. If you have any questions about your display, consult a qualified electrician. Zip Plugs. Male Zip Plug. Female Zip Plug. Inline Zip Plug. Know Your Plug Types First You're undoubtedly already familiar with male and female electrical plugs. How To Install Zip Plugs.
Installing Male Zip Plugs Make sure nothing you're working with is plugged in. Slide the backing off of your zip plug. Look closely. You'll note that the backings slide off and on only one way. You may have to exert some pressure to get the backing off. Don't worry, you won't break it.
Now look inside your zip plug. You'll see two "vampire teeth" set down into the channel that runs along the length of the plug. These teeth bite into the cord when the plug is assembled to connect to electric current. Note that these teeth are not aligned. One of them is connected through the plug to the wide blade or receptacle; the other to the narrow.
This is important. Now look closely at your electrical cord. You'll note that it's actually two wires side by side. One wire has a slightly raised "rib" along one side you may have to feel for it. This is the "neutral" wire; it connects to the wide blade or receptacle of your plug.
This maintains the polarization of the electrical current -- very important. Using a knife, cutting tool or even your fingernail, gently split the end of your zip cord to separate the two wires, pulling them apart to a length of a quarter- to a half-inch. Making sure you align the ribbed wire with the "vampire tooth" that's connected to the wide blade or receptacle of your plug, press the end of the electrical cord down into the "well" on one end of the plug.
Note that the plastic divider down in the well should separate the split ends of your electrical cord. Now bend the electrical cord over and lay it into the channel that runs the length of your plug. This will lay the electrical cord across the vampire teeth again, make sure the ribbed wire is laying on the tooth that's connected to the wide blade or receptacle.
You may have to press it in a bit with your finger. Slide the backing onto the plug again. Once again some pressure may be in order; you may even need to use pliers. As you slide the backing on, it will press the electrical cord firmly onto the vampire teeth, securing the electrical connection. Installing Female Zip Plugs For female zip plugs, the process is identical except you'll attach it to the other end of your electrical cord.
Installing Inline Zip Plugs For inline zip plugs, the process is actually a touch easier. Make sure nothing you're working with is plugged in. Slide the backing off of your inline plug, same as with male and female zip plugs. Note inside the plug the two "vampire teeth" and their orientation to the polarized receptacles of the plug. Contact Details. It's worth remembering that each and every zip wire is unique and that no two zip wires are the same, although the general principles of installing a zip wire are the same.
One other thing to bear in mind when installing a zip wire is that there is no real science to working out the best height at either end or tightness of the wire. It really is a question of following our generic instructions and then fine tuning the ride until you find what you are comfortable with. Because of this, it is impossible to give specific installation information to every purchaser of a zip wire, but what we have put together, and is supplied with every zip wire kit, is a set of generic instructions which will be more than enough for you to install your zip wire ride correctly and in a proper manor.
When deciding on purchasing a zip wire there is no right or wrong lengths to go for. It really is a matter of buying what you are comfortable with and will fit in with your needs. We have sold kits from 15m in length right up to m that have been put over a lake. There are a number of ways to fix a zip wire in place - between two trees, between two supports A-frames or a mixture, but one thing that we strongly recommended is not to fix a zip wire to the corner of a house or other brickwork unless you have structurally reinforced the bracing point.
For suppliers of poles to make A-frames, please see our FAQ's Section which has links to some companies that can supply poles to most parts of the UK. Positioning: Whatever length you decide to go for, the one thing that you must make sure on is that you have enough free space around where you are going to install your zip wire.
Ideally you need to leave around 2m of free space either side of the centre line of the wire and also 2m of free space to the side and behind any trees or frames.
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