If the strings of a Tzitzis tore and became invalid, may one unravel some of the loops in order to validate its length?

If the strings of a Tzitzis tore and became invalid, may one unravel some of the loops in order to validate its length?

No.[1] However some Poskim[2] rule that in a time of need that other Tzitzis is not available, one may do so.

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[1] P”M 12; Rav Akiva Eiger; See Biur Halacha 12 “Yeish Lismoch”; Tehila Ledavid 12:5

[2] Beir Heiytiv 12:6 in name of Halachos Ketanos 2:112

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