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1. [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: sealing PL259's (score: 1): Author: Hans Hammarquist via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>; Date: Tue, 26 May 2015 13:25:41 -0400; Hi Jim, I was thinking about the "gray" thread sealer that doesn't harden. It would also be out of the UV-radiation being inside the threads. Should be no problem, more than cleaning the gook off. I; /archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00256.html (11,871 bytes)
2. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: sealing PL259's (score: 1): Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>; Date: Tue, 26 May 2015 19:53:42 -0400; Use a thin sheet of Silicone rubber in a "U" shape inside the pliers to protect the connectors. It works for me, but I'm often too impatient to worry about a cheap PL-259 (Even Silver plated Amphenol; /archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00260.html (16,210 bytes)
3. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: sealing PL259's (score: 1): Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>; Date: Wed, 27 May 2015 14:31:06 -0400; Good idea Doug and heat shrink like the 3M is rugged/durable and should last longer than the frail stuff. I normally want something temporary, but I've accumulated enough Channel Locks of various siz; /archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00263.html (10,978 bytes)
4. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: sealing PL259's (score: 1): Author: "Doug Renwick" <ve5ra@sasktel.net>; Date: Wed, 27 May 2015 09:08:27 -0600; Roger try putting some thick walled heat shrink over the jaws like 3/4" and shrink it down. Yes it needs to be replaced every so often but it sure protects the connector shell. Doug I wasn't born in; /archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00264.html (10,609 bytes)
5. [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: sealing PL259's (score: 1): Author: Hans Hammarquist via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>; Date: Thu, 28 May 2015 09:36:10 -0400; Thomas, I have no idea what it contains only that it you don't put it on, the fitting will leak no matter how hard you tighten it. (My brother-in-law had that experience.) A limited amount on the thr; /archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00265.html (11,408 bytes)
6. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: sealing PL259's (score: 1): Author: Al Kozakiewicz <akozak@hourglass.com>; Date: Thu, 28 May 2015 14:37:30 +0000; Just to point it out if it is not common knowledge, but straight threads are incapable of self sealing by their very nature. Tapered threads are required to obtain the mechanical interference needed; /archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00267.html (11,993 bytes)
7. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: sealing PL259's (score: 1): Author: Patrick Greenlee <patrick_g@windstream.net>; Date: Thu, 28 May 2015 13:46:57 -0500; A good wrap of electrical tape lasts pretty well and can be built up pretty easy just in case you have tape but not the right size of shrink. Patrick NJ5G. Doug I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I g; /archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00268.html (11,055 bytes)
8. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: sealing PL259's (score: 1): Author: n8de@thepoint.net; Date: Thu, 28 May 2015 15:25:02 -0400; Before screwing the outer shell on the inner portion, flood the inside of the connector with RTV silicone seal (non-acetic acid type - like aquarium seal). THEN .. screw the outer shell tightly onto; /archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00269.html (12,001 bytes)
9. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: sealing PL259's (score: 1): Author: "Steve Baughn" <baughn@centurylink.net>; Date: Thu, 28 May 2015 17:15:33 -0400; One thing I have not seen in the posts is using ScotchKote over a couple wraps of Scotch 33 tape. The Skotchkote will seal the connection 100% and is available at most electrical supply houses. If yo; /archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00270.html (12,177 bytes)
10. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: sealing PL259's (score: 1): Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>; Date: Thu, 28 May 2015 20:30:53 -0400; I would suggest, "Don't do it!" Whether the compound uses the acetic acid, or a non acetic curing agent, these are water proof. They are not moisture proof. I've seen them used for years with no prob; /archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00273.html (16,058 bytes)
11. Re: [TowerTalk] Fwd: Fwd: sealing PL259's (score: 1): Author: David Aslin G3WGN <david@aslinvc.com>; Date: Fri, 29 May 2015 05:24:25 +0000; Or use spark plug pliers. They are a good fit to PL259s and Ns and come with padded jaws for about $12-15 here. Google search will reveal many supplers in US & Europe. 73 David G3WGN M6O WJ6O Sent fr; /archives//html/Towertalk/2015-05/msg00276.html (6,780 bytes)

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