CNCC
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Hello all
We have received a report that a significant number of new anchors have appeared in Meregill (i.e. the dust from the drilling is still there, so perhaps very new indeed, as that would presumably wash away pretty quickly in Meregill).
Apparantly these are 'old school plate-type anchors' which need a spanner to tighten - we assume this means spits with in-situ hangers?
We understand the new line of anchors avoids the climb up on the third pitch and takes a different route down this pitch.
Of course, it is not our job or wish to police such things or to cast any kind of judgement on individuals installing anchors in caves. We are simply interested in understanding the purpose and history of these anchors (e.g. perhaps to create an easier route for transporting diving bottles, or for rescue purposes)? Alternatvely they may be much older than they look and the dust might just happen to be in a location where it doesn't get washed away.
Importantly... to anyone using them, we have been informed that some were rather loose and need tightening up with a spanner.
In particular, if these have been installed recently as part of an intended longer term placement (i.e. not just a temporary placement for a particular project), we'd love to hear from you to see if there is anything we can do to provide or advise on a safer, longer term solution. If you have the enthusiasm and time to undertake such projects, you are exactly the kind of person we would love to work with
Thank you!
We have received a report that a significant number of new anchors have appeared in Meregill (i.e. the dust from the drilling is still there, so perhaps very new indeed, as that would presumably wash away pretty quickly in Meregill).
Apparantly these are 'old school plate-type anchors' which need a spanner to tighten - we assume this means spits with in-situ hangers?
We understand the new line of anchors avoids the climb up on the third pitch and takes a different route down this pitch.
Of course, it is not our job or wish to police such things or to cast any kind of judgement on individuals installing anchors in caves. We are simply interested in understanding the purpose and history of these anchors (e.g. perhaps to create an easier route for transporting diving bottles, or for rescue purposes)? Alternatvely they may be much older than they look and the dust might just happen to be in a location where it doesn't get washed away.
Importantly... to anyone using them, we have been informed that some were rather loose and need tightening up with a spanner.
In particular, if these have been installed recently as part of an intended longer term placement (i.e. not just a temporary placement for a particular project), we'd love to hear from you to see if there is anything we can do to provide or advise on a safer, longer term solution. If you have the enthusiasm and time to undertake such projects, you are exactly the kind of person we would love to work with
Thank you!
