Note the common thread here. Almost everyone has 3M 33+ in their
recipe. As "religious" arguments go -- it looks as if this is one
thing we all agree on :)
I just spend a few hours cleaning all of the old tape off of the
wiring harnesses on TWO DB-420s. I removed the old, cleaned things up,
replaced it with 33+ and placed aluminum foil tape over it to deflect
the UV. While not the connectors, I followed the same principles so
many have mentioned here for connectors, stretch it, then ease up on
the tension when you're about done wrapping.
On Aug 23, 2008, at 4:47 AM, Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote:
A lot of the rubber tapes melt into the connectors and
are an absolute PITA to remove a couple of years later.
My preference is to use Scotch 33+ tape and to put two
layers over the joint, stretching it gently so that it forms
a very goo d bond to the coax. THEN I put the rubber
tape over the Scotch 33+. When it comes time to remove
the whole collective seal the 33+ removes very nicely
from the coax and the connectors.
(the same trick goes for those that use Coax-Seal or
similar mastic-based products. Put a layer of good
quality tape under it and you won't be spending hours
getting the stuff out of the knurlings of the PL259 or
type N connectors).
Do NOT use the cheap buck-a-roll black stuff from Home
Depot or similar - it does not hold up. Spend the couple
of dollars extra for the real Scotch 33+ tape.
Mike WA6ILQ
At 10:35 PM 08/22/08, you wrote:
It's very simple , obtain some self sealing rubber tape from an
electrical supplier
1/ tighten as required for mechanical connection
2/ start from the coax wrapping the rubber tape towards the join
over the joint and to the high end of the joint and coax with some
over lap , the tape will seal and water wont gain entry . make sure
the finish end is higher than the start
easy huh ?
Takes all of 40 seconds if your slow and careful
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:23:01 -0500
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna connectors sealing instructions
Hello to the group:
Recently there was a post on the proper way to seal inline coax
connectors on a tower to make them weather resistant.
As I recall, there was a response from one of the members that
directed the original poster to a major antenna manufacturer which
had instructions in a .pdf on how to seal everything using tape and
sealant.
Anyone recall the website? I'd like to download the .pdf into my
archives for future reference.
Any help is welcomed and appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
'73
Don, KD9PT
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