Scriv,
I use the tape-tape-tape method. First I wrap the connection very
tight with a high quality electrical tape like 3M super88, then I wrap a
layer of self sealing rubber tape "3M brand also", then a final layer of 3M
super88. You need to make sure your wraps are tight. Also make sure that
adhesive lined heat shrink is being used on your cables.
You also need to make sure you are wrapping your tape correctly so
that the overlap on the tape is correct. For example if you have a
connector/cable that runs up and down you want to wrap your tape from bottom
to top, not top to bottom this lets the water shed over your wrap similar to
shingles on a house rather then running into the wrap.
This is what I do and knock on wood I have not had water get into a cable in
the 4 years I have been doing this.
Chadd
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
> Behalf Of John Scrivner
> Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 8:29 AM
> To: WISPA General List
> Subject: [WISPA] Moisture Ingress
>
> I would like a bit of feedback from those of you who have been
> installing outdoor antennas for a while. I have a problem that I would
> like to see fixed. It seems that after every long rain we see problems
> with the occasional connection outside at the antenna getting water into
> it. We use the Scotch seal mastic tape to seal the connections. The guys
> do not like having to climb and they work hard to try to make sure we do
> not get these problems and yet they come back. I would like to hear what
> you veterans out there are doing to make sure the water stays out.
> Thanks,
> Scriv
>
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