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Cambrian Caving Council

P Hangers

A reminder of where there are eco-anchors placed in caves of the Cambrian region, this includes Wales and the Forest of Dean.

Ogof Draenen

Indiana Highway traverse 5
  Balcony Pitch 3
  Spare Rib rope climb 3
Agen Allwedd Keyhole Chamber 4
Llanelly Quarry Pot Entrance Rift 1
  Main Pitch 4
Jackdaw Quarry Pot Main Pitch 1
Slaughter Stream Cave Wet Sink pitches 6
Ogof Hen Ffynhonnau Entrance pitch 2
  Main pitch 2
Pant Mawr Pot Entrance pitch 4
Lesser Garth Cave Main pitch 3
Pwll Dwfn First pitch 1
  Second pitch 5
  Third pitch 3
  Fourth pitch 4
  Fifth pitch 5

*Eco-anchor placement in Pwll Dwfn is now complete. Click here for Pwll Dwfn Topo Guide

Eco-Anchor Safety Checks
All anchors should be checked before use. When checking before use, the physical check should be a twisting motion of the anchor using the fingers, while observing any movement. Slight flexing or rotational movement (+/-1mm) of the anchor may be noticed, this is acceptable.

The following points should be checked before using or loading the anchors:
1. Groves of abrasive areas within the inside of the outer curvature of the anchor. E.g. the inside contact area of the anchor.
2. Excessive rotation of the resin within the drilled hole.
3. Rotation of the anchor within the resin.
4. Fracturing of the rock within 20cm. of the anchor placement.
5. Egress of the anchor from the resin or the resin from the drilled hole.

Les Sykes, CNCC secretary, CNCC Technical Group.
In event of finding a potential Eco-Anchor fault in the Cambrian Region please contact the CCC Equipment Officer and he will contact one of the cavers trained in eco-anchor placement.

 

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