Yep, the 33+ is good stuff. I use it both at work and at home. It is more expensive, but cheaper in the long run. Richard <http://www.n7tgb.net/> www.n7tgb.net
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." _____ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cort Buffington Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 3:58 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] We all Love Super 33+ - Was "Antenna connectors sealing instructions" Note the common thread here. Almost everyone has 3M 33+ in their recipe. As "religious" arguments go -- it looks as if this is one thing we all agree on :) I just spend a few hours cleaning all of the old tape off of the wiring harnesses on TWO DB-420s. I removed the old, cleaned things up, replaced it with 33+ and placed aluminum foil tape over it to deflect the UV. While not the connectors, I followed the same principles so many have mentioned here for connectors, stretch it, then ease up on the tension when you're about done wrapping. On Aug 23, 2008, at 4:47 AM, Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: A lot of the rubber tapes melt into the connectors and are an absolute PITA to remove a couple of years later. My preference is to use Scotch 33+ tape and to put two layers over the joint, stretching it gently so that it forms a very goo d bond to the coax. THEN I put the rubber tape over the Scotch 33+. When it comes time to remove the whole collective seal the 33+ removes very nicely from the coax and the connectors. (the same trick goes for those that use Co ax-Seal or similar mastic-based products. Put a layer of good quality tape under it and you won't be spending hours getting the stuff out of the knurlings of the PL259 or type N connectors). Do NOT use the cheap buck-a-roll black stuff from Home Depot or similar - it does not hold up. Spend the couple of dollars extra for the real Scotch 33+ tape. Mike WA6ILQ At 10:35 PM 08/22/08, you wrote: It's very simple , obtain some self sealing rubber tape from an electrical supplier 1/ tighten as required for mechanical connection 2/ start from the coax wrapping the rubber tape towards the join over the joint and to the high end of the joint and coax with some over lap , the tape will seal and water wont gain entry . make sure the finish end is higher than the start easy huh ? Takes all of 40 seconds if your slow and careful _____ To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:23:01 -0500 Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna connectors sealing instructions Hello to the group: Recently there was a post on the proper way to seal inline coax connectors on a tower to make them weather resistant. As I recall, there was a response from one of the members that directed the original poster to a major antenna manufacturer which had instructions in a .pdf on how to seal everything using tape and sealant. Anyone recall the website? I'd like to download the .pdf into my archives for future reference. Any help is welcomed and appreciated. Thanks in advance. '73 Don, KD9PT -- Cort Buffington H: +1-785-838-3034 M: +1-785-865-7206
