I saw that Roger, K8RI, used heat shrink tubing with "sticky goo" inside for his coax connections. I've got a supply of that from my days at the local utility. We used it for PERMANENT underground sp
John: Ive never sealed an outside coax connector only with filled HS tubing. But let me offer this suggestion: Wrap the connector with electrical tape such as Scotch 33 or 88, THEN apply the tubing.
Yes, its possible to remove it. I usually warm it up a bit just to make it a bit more flexible, then slit it lengthwise with a razor knife and peel it off. It may leave a little residue, but its more
We used to use them in the CATV industry. Lots of shrink tubes (boots) that were thick walled, that were about 1.5" OD with goo.. at ambient temp, consistency of hot melt glue, that melted when the b
Hi John, As Pat has already said, just score it lengthwise with a boxcutter. If it's a cold, or cool day you may need to use a pair of pliers, but it usually seperates cleanly from the cable. Some ti
I use the sealing shrink tube and the removal process involves a good set of cable cutters. I whack it off at the shrink tube ends and install new connectors. The time involved to remove all the seal
Removal is easy. Just use a utility knife to put a slit in it lengthwise, being careful not to cut deep enough to damage the cable. Then heat it a little (I use a propane torch), and it will peel rig
This makes me ask, Why remove the goo? Little will stay on the coax jacket and what does stay on the connectors doesn't hurt the reusability. On occasion it leaves the connectors looking a bit scruf
The shrink I get (for free I might add) comes from the local Satellite Dealer who is given the stuff by companies (Dish & Direct) and uses very little of it so he passes it on. Most of it is the stan
I can understand not wanting to save that. <:-)) I purchased 1500 feet of LMR-400 when I first put up the big tower. I'm now consolidating cables and using remote switching, or will be for the two s
Please can we confirm what is meant by 'flooded' heat shrink tubing? Are we talking about tubing that is coated internally with fairly normal type of hot-melt glue... or can it also be something else
"Usually" the compound is, or is the equivelant of hot melt glue which lines the inside of the tubing in a thin layer. However there are other types which we as hams don't *normally* run across. I'v
Put a layer of tape under the coax seal, if you think you'll *EVER* need to remove it. 73, Mike NF4L _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ To
Thanks for the confirmation, Roger. Heat shrink tubing lined with hot melt glue is readily available in Europe. I use it a lot for waterproofing, and also to increase the pull strength on small conne