> Dave,
>
> I would use polyurethane sealant made by Vulkem if you are not going to
> replace the caps. You can get it at most hardware stores and it sticks
> much
Likewise I'd stick with the Poly sealant rather than the silicone in this
case.
Normally the silicones need a good clean surface that may have even been
roughed up a bit with some fine sand paper to really stick. Otherwise they
will easily peel off and particularly on polyurethane.
Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com
> better, especially in sunlight. You might also want to drill a small hole
> in
> the bottom of the capacitor tubes on the end towards the element ends. I
> had
> trouble with water in the capacitor tubes on my 3 KT36s and these small
> holes greatly reduced the trouble.
>
> Larry K7MI
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "david ashpole" <nb7v@msn.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:17 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] KT34XA capacitor caps
>
>
>> Hi All,
>> Can I use clear silcone caulking on the cracked capacitor caps without a
>> problem? I am in a rush to get it on the tower! Thanks to all for all the
>> terrific advice I get from this reflector!
>> 73,
>> Dave NB7V
>> Montana, the last best place
>>
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