The silicone tape also has the advantage (if buying from Uline) that you
can get two (2) rolls; for the 3M Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape the
minimum is 10 rolls.
Jeremy
On 4/21/2016 5:57 PM, William H. Fite wrote:
Mark is right on target re the connectors; get the best you can afford.
Amphenol or equivalent.
Self-fusing silicone tape is a lot faster and easier than the 3M black
tape. Just stretch and wrap, it conforms beautifully, is highly resistant
to UV, and won't stiffen and crack in the cold. Best of all, if you need to
remove it, you just split it with a knife and it comes off cleanly.
http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-11849/High-Temperature-Tapes/Silicone-Self-Fusing-Tape-1-x-12-yds-Red?pricode=WY637&gadtype=pla&id=S-11849&gclid=CjwKEAjw9OG4BRDJzY3jrMng4iQSJABddor1kp3L3ESovor8DEeu0fEjhLXVWv0maB4ehIVQ1EEASBoC6kTw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
On Thursday, April 21, 2016, Mark Spencer <[email protected]> wrote:
That is more or less the same method I use for my amateur radio
activities. Home Depot in Canada sells similar 3M products which is
helpful during quick weekend projects.
Professionally I've seen other methods used but on my own time I like the
"splicing tape" covered with super "33 tape" approach.
These days I mostly use "N" connectors which in my experience can be a bit
more forgiving of less than perfect weather proofing than certain other
types. (Not all "N" type connectors are equal in my view.)
Your experience and results may differ from mine.
73
Mark S
VE7AFZ
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On Apr 21, 2016, at 1:12 PM, DaveH <[email protected]
<javascript:;>> wrote:
DX Engineering (another great compuany to do business with) recomends
these
two products:
http://www.dxengineering.com/
3M Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape followed with a covering of
Scotch Super 33+ tape
The rubber conforms tightly with the connectors and waterproofs the
connection while the Super 33+ tape seals everything up and protects the
joint from UV degredation and mechanical abrasion.
There is very little adhesion between the Temflex and your hardware so
when
you want to rework the connection, it comes away very clean with no
residue.
Great system!
Dave
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Of Ryan Stasel
Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2016 10:08
To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] RG6 or LMR400 for GPS Antenna
(Symmetricom 58532A and T-bolt)
All,
Really awesome answers, thanks!
For the sealing question, it was more of a "should I bother
with something like anti-seize" or the like on the actual
thread-thread N interface. The actual connector crimp, was
planning on just using a couple layers of the heat-shrink
with adhesive. That is all going to be internal to the mast
anyway, so direct weather contact should be minimal. It's
also on the side of my chimney, that gets very little to no
direct sun, so UV exposure should be minimal. But good note
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