ummm...Solder breaks down from UV? That's an odd one. Never heard of
that. Then again, I've not heard of everything in the world, so I guess
it could be true, but I'm skeptical.
Anyone else have a reference for that? That's good information to be
aware of, if true.
--JohnK
73 de W5NNH
10X 75371/M&M 117/SMIRK 6185/Six Club 285/TRA 2499/Norcross 228 F&AM
EZ Rhino wrote:
> I thought I read somewhere that solder breaks down from the UV
> light. Taping it up or some liquid electrical tape should do the trick.
>
> Chris
> KF7P
>
>
>
> On Dec 25, 2009, at 15:22 , John Kemker wrote:
>
> Y'know, I would have though the solder itself would act as a
> weatherproofing, as a proper solder joint is supposed to be mechanically
> sound, first, then the solder surrounds the joint with
> lead/tin/silver/whatever, providing an encapsulated joint that should be
> protected from the elements. Once you've soldered, a little bit of
> liquid electrical tape or just plain electrical tape should do the job.
>
> --JohnK
> 73 de W5NNH
> 10X 75371/M&M 117/SMIRK 6185/Six Club 285/TRA 2499/Norcross 228 F&AM
>
>
>
> Wes Attaway (N5WA) wrote:
>
>> Twist the wires together over about a 1-inch length. Solder the
>> connection
>> and massage some coax-seal around the joints.
>>
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>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of anthony
>> Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 11:44 AM
>> To: towertalk@contesting.com
>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Splicing and weatherproofing ladder line
>>
>> Merry christmas to everyone.
>>
>> I need some advice. Im lengthining my 450 ohm ladder line, The
>> splice will
>> be outside in the elements. What would be the best way to totally
>> weather
>> proof the connection. I was thinking a few coats of scotchcoat and
>> then some
>> GE clear silicone. Any help would be apreciated. thanks fellow hams.
>>
>> tony k2vi
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