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T0B05
What is the purpose of a safety wire through a turnbuckle used to tension guy lines?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: B. Prevent loosening of the turnbuckle from vibration
A safety wire through a turnbuckle prevents it from loosening due to vibration. Wind shakes guy lines all the time, and a loose turnbuckle could let a guy line go slack. The wire locks it in place.
Tip: Safety wire keeps the turnbuckle from turning.