Mine has been spliced, and uncovered since 1998. Looks great, works great.
Any kind of tape, ect., will break down FAR quicker than solder.
73- Chuck KI9A
In a message dated 12/25/2009 6:04:41 P.M. Central Standard Time,
EZRhino@fastmovers.biz writes:
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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> Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 11:44 AM
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> 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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