Brian Rohrbacher wrote:
Tom DeReggi wrote:
I'm going to have to argue with you guys....
That's easy.
http://www.dslreports.com/speak/slideshow/14670691?c=914265&ret=L2ZvcnVtL3JlbWFyaywxNDY1MTI2Mn5kYXlzPTk5OTl%2Bc3RhcnQ9MjA%3D
Oh, one more thing, I stop the reversed layer at the connector. It does
not go down onto the chassis connector when I do it. Same on the other
end, I don't take the first layer onto the feedline. It's only purpose
for me is to make removal a little better by keeping just the cable
connector clean. (refer to link for pic of cable)
Brian
Se how each layer comes down a little bit further? This method has
worked great through Michigan weather. The important part is the
conformal sealing. Silicone is junk for sure. Use on of the products
I posted in the "many thanks" thread. Also, I use scotch 2210, not
130c for my mastic.
Brian
The purpose of the Mastic tape is that it creates a bond that fills
the nooks and cranties of the item that you are waterproofing. So
that if the Super88 leaks, it can't get to the connector.
The two biggest places water gets into the connection is the two ends
where the taping ends, NOT just condensing through the material. If
you use Super 88 on the inside layer, you are creating a CONDUIT for
moisture to pass through, IF water enters in through one of the two
ends (far edges of taping). It is VERY difficult to get a complete
seal where the tape toughes the Antenna and the end of the connector,
reason being the antenna surface is perpendicular to the connector
you are wrapping. Doing it the way you are suggesting is definately
easy to remove the tape, but it leaves the connector vulnerable to a
poor seal at the edges, if that occurs. I'd argue that doing it that
way, is taking away the benefit of why you use Mastic tape in the
first place. Super88 is meant primarilly just for UV resilient.
Tom DeReggi
RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc
IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband
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