Yup... layers = longevity 3M self-fusing rubber comformal coating 3M electrical tap (with a fold back for removal) conformal coating.
I've got 12 year old connections that are still going strong with no measurable degradation. I always use the best cable and connectors I can find... do it right; you only gotta do it once. ______________________ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/21/2016 8:02 AM, paul swed wrote: > With respect to sealing. Everyone has a method. > I use what I learned in the Navy. I could see how well the connections held > up in the worst conditions sun cold heat wet humidity... > Layer of rubber tape > scotch kote > Layer of plastic tape > scotch kote > If done well the connector releases just fine even after 5 or more years. I > want to say 10. But then woodpeckers have a way of shortening the life of > connectors and coax. > The approach is really layers and the top to deteriorate over time... > But as I say everyone has their own approach. > Regards > Paul > WB8TSL > > _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
