Abt water-proofing I use only one method:
3M - Self-vulcanizing rubber tape (we used it a lot in Telecom). If You are concerned abt UV cover it with some good electrical tape (I never did). S55M-Adi ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Arntzen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 6:54 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N fittings > I would stay away of any type of silicone because some silicones if applied > directly on the coax will harden the > outer insulation and cause cracks if they are bent. > Also silicone does not have more than 5 years of ageing before it should be > removed and redone. > The cushcraft boots will eventally go into a chewing gum like state after a > couple of years. > I would recommend a good electrical tape with selfvulcing tape over that > again. > > Tom LA1PHA > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Bob Nielsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 5:17 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N fittings > > > > On Tue, Feb 15, 2005 at 06:32:04AM -0800, Mark Baugh wrote: > >> I'm learning some good stuff on this subject. > >> Question... has anyone ever heard of or used pure > >> silicone grease in coax connectors to protect against > >> moisture and corrosion? > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
