Re: [Repeater-Builder] Feedline Connector Sealant Tape
Jim, silicone tape has been around for decades. Military have been using it to seal all types of connections and many have quietly introduced it to the wireless industry. There are more makers now (other than 3M) so we're seeing it more and more available from suppliers. Properly applied it makes a great weathertight seal over connectors and without all the goo of adhesive tapes. Once it bonds to itself it can't be unraveled instead you have to cut it off. Gary Jim Cicirello <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Guys, > A cell phone Tower Tech. gave me some Cell-Tape (C-Tape) for weather > proofing connectors. I used some tonight on a connector and compared > to Coax Seal or #33 Tape and 3M Sealant this stuff was a pleasure to > use. The removal also impressed me, it was also quick and clean. I am > mentioning this product in case you don't know it exists. I would also > be interested in comments from those who have used it. I don't know > how long it has been on the market, so I am also interested in > longevity. Here is the information from the TESSCO Web Site. The > TESSCO number is 360590. > > 73 JIM KA2AJH > > > Transmission Line Accessories > Weatherproofing [436-65] > > RFS C-Tape > An innovative alternative to traditional butyl rubber sealant tapes. > CELL-Tape (C-Tape) weather sealant and marking tape is made of clean, > self-adhesive silicone that fuses firmly to produce UV-protected air- > and water-tight bonds, all via an easy-on/easy-off mess-free > application. Multiple color options for easy tower-top cable > identification are available. CELL-Tape can elongate by three hundred > percent, stretching tight budgets as well as delivering tight protection. > > * Self-adhesive silicone fuses for an air & water-tight seal. > > > * 1" kits contain two 15' rolls. > > * 2" kits contain one 15' roll. > > > > Product Details for 360590 > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Feedline Connector Sealant Tape
I've never used the C-Tape but I suspect it's the same stuff available at marine supply stores called Rescue Tape. http://www.rescuetape.com/ Dex Jim Cicirello wrote: > Hi Guys, > A cell phone Tower Tech. gave me some Cell-Tape (C-Tape) for weather > proofing connectors. I used some tonight on a connector and compared > to Coax Seal or #33 Tape and 3M Sealant this stuff was a pleasure to > use. The removal also impressed me, it was also quick and clean. I am > mentioning this product in case you don't know it exists. I would also > be interested in comments from those who have used it. I don't know > how long it has been on the market, so I am also interested in > longevity. Here is the information from the TESSCO Web Site. The > TESSCO number is 360590. > > 73 JIM KA2AJH > > > Transmission Line Accessories > Weatherproofing [436-65] > > RFS C-Tape > An innovative alternative to traditional butyl rubber sealant tapes. > CELL-Tape (C-Tape) weather sealant and marking tape is made of clean, > self-adhesive silicone that fuses firmly to produce UV-protected air- > and water-tight bonds, all via an easy-on/easy-off mess-free > application. Multiple color options for easy tower-top cable > identification are available. CELL-Tape can elongate by three hundred > percent, stretching tight budgets as well as delivering tight protection. > > * Self-adhesive silicone fuses for an air & water-tight seal. > > > * 1" kits contain two 15' rolls. > > * 2" kits contain one 15' roll. > > > > Product Details for 360590 > > >
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Feedline Connector Sealant Tape
I use quite a lot of Nitto brand tape , it works well here in Queensland Australia through 42 C deg and the odd cyclone year after year To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:00:58 -0700 Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Feedline Connector Sealant Tape >A cell phone Tower Tech. gave me some Cell-Tape (C-Tape) for weather >proofing connectors. I used some tonight on a connector and compared >to Coax Seal or #33 Tape and 3M Sealant this stuff was a pleasure to >use. The removal also impressed me, it was also quick and clean. I am >mentioning this product in case you don't know it exists. I would also >be interested in comments from those who have used it. I don't know >how long it has been on the market, so I am also interested in >longevity. Here is the information from the TESSCO Web Site. The >TESSCO number is 360590. The silicone tape is available from Times Microwave, Andrew and a few others. I've been a very tried and true 3M rubber tape, 3M scotchkote and 3M #33 tape guy for many years. However, I've started using this silicone tape recently and am likewise very impressed. I usually make two complete layers, each one covering half of the previous wrap. One slice with a razor knife and it comes off, at that point I defy anyone to separate those pieces of tape, they have 'melted' into one solid, tight silicone seal. Just for safety I put some 33 over it to make sure it is protected and doesn't come loose. Excellent stuff thus far...but then again, it's summer :) 73 _ Search for local singles online @ Lavalife - Click here http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Flavalife9%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fclickthru%2Fclickthru%2Eact%3Fid%3Dninemsn%26context%3Dan99%26locale%3Den%5FAU%26a%3D30290&_t=764581033&_r=email_taglines_Search_OCT07&_m=EXT
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Feedline Connector Sealant Tape
>A cell phone Tower Tech. gave me some Cell-Tape (C-Tape) for weather >proofing connectors. I used some tonight on a connector and compared >to Coax Seal or #33 Tape and 3M Sealant this stuff was a pleasure to >use. The removal also impressed me, it was also quick and clean. I am >mentioning this product in case you don't know it exists. I would also >be interested in comments from those who have used it. I don't know >how long it has been on the market, so I am also interested in >longevity. Here is the information from the TESSCO Web Site. The >TESSCO number is 360590. The silicone tape is available from Times Microwave, Andrew and a few others. I've been a very tried and true 3M rubber tape, 3M scotchkote and 3M #33 tape guy for many years. However, I've started using this silicone tape recently and am likewise very impressed. I usually make two complete layers, each one covering half of the previous wrap. One slice with a razor knife and it comes off, at that point I defy anyone to separate those pieces of tape, they have 'melted' into one solid, tight silicone seal. Just for safety I put some 33 over it to make sure it is protected and doesn't come loose. Excellent stuff thus far...but then again, it's summer :) 73
