break test ideas?

[ficus]

Hi All,
I'm going to break test some ropes,primarily to test my splicing. I'm very interested in your ideas on what to look out for/how to approach it. I have

Poison ivy 4m (intend to use class 1 double braid form samson site)
Arbormaster/blue streak 4m (where can I find good 16 strand instructions? What whipping type?
Arbormaster- red/black/white 4m (maybe a different whip in this one?
5/8 tenex 3m eye sling

Cheers

 

[Shawn]

do you have someone to break them for you on a load tester? we have access to one , if you need it. as far as the splices, you want to test a straight pull end to end and see where it breaks, at the throat, the splice, or in the standing rope. dont worry much about what whipping, they all snap at a low load anyways, concentrate more on getting your splices consistent so you can evaluate the failure after. if you have more questions, pm me and Ill get ya my phone # and some info on a tester.

 

[ficus]

I should have mentioned my location- I'm in Australia so postage might be high.
I have to pay a company to break them- but should be able to convince the boss to put in. Yes it will be a straight pull on a test bed with a splice in each end to attach to shackle/etc.
Good point about the whipping/stitching-
What about the 16 strand - any tips?
If my splices are good the rope should break behind the taper, right??