I have not seen 3M Cold Shrink brought up in this discussion. Seems perfect
for use up on towers. Kind of pricey, but really easy to use. Never had
problems with it in commercial applications. --Mike, WV2ZOW
https://www.commscope.com/catalog/doc/pdf/3818/Product_Information_-_Cold_shrink_Weatherproofing_Kits.pdf
On Thu, Apr 4, 2019 at 11:17 AM Gedas <w8bya@mchsi.com> wrote:
> I double wrap with 33 or 88 and then cake on a very thick layer of RTV
> over everything extending past the tape on both ends onto the cable.
> Keeps the tape from unwrapping and forms a water tight, UV resistant
> barrier.
>
> In over 35 years and probably 50 connections I have only seen one
> unexplained failure. I end up with almost 1/4" of RTV over the entire
> taped joint and years later, if required, it is easy to make a small
> lateral cut and peel it all off to expose the tape. RTV is inexpensive,
> I like using GE Type-II.
>
> Gedas, W8BYA
>
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> On 4/4/2019 9:28 AM, tony.kaz--- via TowerTalk wrote:
> > My system works for me. Not saying it is the best, but year after year
> for
> >> 20 years I have not had any problems with corrosion with connectors.
> > Double wrap with rescue tape. Then double wrap with 33+. Relieve tension
> on
> > last wrap. That is it.
> >
> > By the way before I "discovered" rescue tape I used to only use 33+ for
> the
> > prior 23 years. I had two coax lines with barrel connectors only sealed
> with
> > 33+ in the water for 8 years. When I pulled the cables and removed the
> tape
> > the connectors and coax shield looked like new. Maybe it is just using
> the
> > right stretch and overlap of the 33+ to make a good watertight seal?
> >
> > On exposed connectors I have been using Star Brite Liquid Electrical
> Tape.
> > Only 8 years' experience with it. But so far it seems to be holding up
> here
> > in up-state NY. Of course we don't get that nice sunny weather like you
> > southerners.
> > Also tried STUFF for coaxial connectors. After several years it dried
> out. I
> > see no need to use it. Just tape the connectors properly.
> > Tried heat shrink tubing both with and without lined adhesive. No
> negative
> > issues with that either.
> >
> > Keep out the water
> > N2TK, Tony
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Jim
> Brown
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 9:08 PM
> > To: towertalk reflector <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > Subject: [TowerTalk] Liquid Electrical Tape?
> >
> > I've seen recommendations for this sort of product for as part of a
> strategy
> > sealing outdoor coax splices against moisture. I see several brands
> listed,
> > most say "UV-resistant." My intended use would be in addition to a first
> > double wrap with a product like Rescue Tape or 3M Mastic, and a UV
> > protection second wrap of Scotch 88, using the Liquid Tape for irregular
> > areas and parts that are hard to tape (for example, where a PL259 mates
> to
> > an SO239). I would appreciate any advice from those with experience.
> >
> > Thanks and 73, Jim K9YC
> >
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