On 8/8/2013 8:58 PM, Steve Maki wrote:
On 8/8/2013 8:27 PM, K8RI wrote:
Everyone has their foibles I guess. But at least now you've had one
answer to your question.
True, but I disagree that a clean connector means no leak. Unless the
water is dirty, or acetic, it takes some time before it makes a
permanent or visible mark.
74
Roger (K8RI)
-Steve K8LX
I've asked why people care, but have never received an answer other
than
If you're asking why someone likes to see a shiny connector after
removing years-old weatherproofing, it's proof there's been no moisture
ingress.
To me, all that goo is proof it stayed sealed.
Water leaking between a plastic later and a Nickle plated connector for
a month or two won't leave a mark, unless the water is contaminated as
in living down wind from a power plant.
73
Roger (K8RI)
To me the *best* weatherproofing is that which is very easy to remove
AND has provided a hermetic seal.
The next best is that which is difficult to remove and has provided a
hermetic deal.
And then there are various methods which don't provide a hermetic seal,
which don't deserve consideration.
-Steve K8LX
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