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Re: [TowerTalk] AMP Fusion tape for sealing/waterproofing. DAVIS RF Co.

To: Terry <terry@kk6t.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] AMP Fusion tape for sealing/waterproofing. DAVIS RF Co. input
From: "Roger (K8RI)" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:31:34 -0500
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Terry wrote:
> I guess I'm a little dense.  If this tape "only sticks to itself" how 
> does this create a waterproof and/or moisture proof package?  What's to 
> stop moisture from migrating up under the tape at the junction with the 
> substrate (coax, whatever)?
>   
It works just like  a gasket. Think of the rubber gasket in N-type 
"clamp" fittings".

73 es good luck,

Roger (K8RI)

> 73 de Terry KK6T
>
> Steve Davis -Davis RF Co. wrote:
>   
>> Regarding  AMP Fusion Tape, I prefer that to any other waterproofing (vs. 
>> moisture proof) tape or adhesive backed (water proof) heat shrink (usually 
>> only 2/1 and 3/1), due to no heat required, no application before soldering

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