http://www.commscope.com/catalog/doc/pdf/2004/Weatherproofing_Kit_for_Connectors_and_Antennas.pdf <http://www.commscope.com/catalog/doc/pdf/2004/Weatherproofing_Kit_for_Connectors_and_Antennas.pdf> Direct from Commscope. Lots of tricks here, including the pencil trick.
http://www.commscope.com/catalog/doc/pdf/6568/Weatherproofing_Kit_for_Connectors_and_Antennas.pdf <http://www.commscope.com/catalog/doc/pdf/6568/Weatherproofing_Kit_for_Connectors_and_Antennas.pdf> More concise version of the above My standard is a courtesy wrap of super 88. Then a layer of mastic. Mold the mastic in good on top of itself. Then several layers of super 88 on top of that. The direction of the final wrap makes a difference. Justin Wilson [email protected] --- http://www.mtin.net Owner/CEO xISP Solutions- Consulting – Data Centers - Bandwidth http://www.midwest-ix.com COO/Chairman Internet Exchange - Peering - Distributed Fabric > On Nov 16, 2015, at 9:50 AM, Adam Moffett <[email protected]> wrote: > > N connectors are supposed to be waterproof as is, but I think water sneaks in > under the heatshrink tubing that they put behind the connector. > > I can attest that PPC brand compression fittings are truly water proof and > don't need any tape. They're $25/each and require a $2000 tool to install > them on the cable.....but they're water proof :) > > Apart from that, my favorite solution is the adhesive lined heat shrink that > was suggested by somebody on this list. I don't imagine it will come off > easily, but it's a cheap, clean method. > > > On 11/16/2015 9:33 AM, Ryan Mano wrote: >> People that think they know everything…. living in canada knowing how our >> winters are brutal up here and I know we should use this stuff…but I just >> want to confirm what I already know >> >> thanks >> >> From: Af [mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>] On >> Behalf Of Ken Hohhof >> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 9:24 AM >> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] 450 connectors >> >> Silicone self-fusing tape. Butyl with vinyl over it is fine but messier. >> >> Who is telling you use nothing? >> >> From: Josh Luthman <mailto:[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 8:18 AM >> To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] 450 connectors >> >> Coax seal for everything. >> >> Josh Luthman >> Office: 937-552-2340 >> Direct: 937-552-2343 >> 1100 Wayne St >> Suite 1337 >> Troy, OH 45373 >> >> On Nov 16, 2015 9:15 AM, "Ryan Mano" < >> <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> What do you guys use to seal the connectors on the radio to antenna? >> >> Butyl tape, electoral type or nothing at all…. just curious because am >> hearing don’t put nothing at all because it builds up moisture on the >> connectors >> >> >> thanks >> >> > >
