I figured it was something like that. I remember that it smelled like
Vinegar when I heated the shrink wrap.
Either way, something sure messed up those connectors! I've never used
silicone on them again. Just Scotch Mastic (2228) and Scotch 33+ electrical
tape. Never had another connector failure in over 10 years now. I've done
hundreds if not thousands of outdoor connections now. Sure no fun to take
them back apart, but I figure if I can't get into the connector easily
neither can water :-).
marlon
----- Original Message -----
From: "J.P." <jp@ezoom.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Splice 1/2 in Hardline?
> It's not the silicone that makes a mess of connectors, it's the
> outgassing of acetic acid that occurs in caulking compounds not
> specifically meant for use in electronics.
>
> XX/7
>
> At Wednesday, 07/13/2011 on 9:22 am Marlon K. Schafer (509-982-2181)
> wrote:
>
> No way to install the underground part in conduit?
>
> I've given up on trying to keep critters, people, water etc. out of
> underground cable. We just put it all in conduit these
> days. It's not that
> expensive and allows a LOT of flexibility.
>
> Also, I've noticed that silicone will tend to corrode the inside of a
>
> connector when it's used. I used to goop up clearance challenged
> connectors
> with silicone then put heat shrink over the top of that. Those
> didn't last
> long. Sure seemed like a good idea at the time though!
>
> Perhaps the HAM bands are just that much less sensitive to water etc.
> than
> the 2400MHz and up gear that I always use. I'm always amazed at
> how the
> cable TV, two way radio and even some HAM installs that I run into
> don't
> have any weather proofing at all. Perhaps its because we're sooooo
> dry out
> here (9" or so or rain per year).
>
> marlon
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rich Hallman - N7TR"
> To:
> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Splice 1/2 in Hardline?
>
> Thanks for all the ideas....
>
> Im going with Male N connectors on the ends that go to the tower and
> the
> shack....Female N connectors on the splice jumper. Also lots of
> tape wrap
> since its going back underground.
>
> Thanks...Rich
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K8RI on TT
> Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 9:37 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Splice 1/2 in Hardline?
>
> On 7/10/2011 11:06 PM, Edwin Karl wrote:
>> I won't address the splice, be it a male and female "N" end, a
> regular
>> splice, etc.
>>
>> But I would suggest getting a tube of caulk, slitting it, and
> placing
>> the splice inside the tube of caulk. Cheap but effective watertight
>> seal.
>
> For a splice I'd install a male connector on one piece and a female
> on the
> other. You get them them in most types such as N, UHF, and I
> believe 7-16.
> IOW two connectors instead of three which with hard line can save a
> few
> dollars.
> That is the route I've taken with LMR-600.
>
> Just remember that most RTV is not moisture proof. Water proof? Yes,
> but not
> moisture proof. Even the stuff theuse to make aquariums is not
> moisture
> proof.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>
>>
>> "Good Luck, we're all counting on you ..."
>>
>> 73
>>
>> ed K0KL
>>
>> On 7/10/2011 9:18 PM, Rich Hallman - N7TR wrote:
>>> My fence guy was using an auger to drill fence posts and was going
> to
>>> hand dig where we thought my hardline was buried to the
> tower. I was in
>>> town when he started and he "forgot" what we discussed and sure
> enough he
>>> hit the two runs of Andrews ½ inch hardline going to the tower.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> So.....What options do I have for slicing in a jumper? I have
> extra ½
>>> inch hard line available to splice in.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Rich N7TR
>>>
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>>>
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