I am replacing the coax in my Beverage system and have a dumb question. When using flooded cable and compression F connectors, is it necessary to clean the "goo" off the stripped cable prior to insta
You normally won't need to clean it, just cut to size, fold the braid back if installation instructions tell you, and slide the connector on. Although less than safe, I clean mine with MEK when I ne
The goo can be left on the part thats inside the connector. I use lacquer thinner to remove any thats external otherwise its both annoying to handle as well as attracting anything from bugs to wind b
Paul, I live near salt water in a very corrosive environment... I do three things: Clean the goo with solvent (alcohol or MEK), mostly to get a good visual on the strands. I apply Noalox (contact gre
Years and years ago, I headed enginering for a company that owned dozens of cable and MATV systems. Because of FCC regulations and proximity of some systems to airport flight paths, we tested a vari
Thanks guys. All replies were helpful. I now have the information I need on this. I'm happy to know I can leave the goo alone. Now, as soon as I get enough weeds and thorny bushes out of the way to p
Bingo. Any difference in the GE stuff and the silicon grease found in auto stores? 73, Guy. _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
None that I can see. I use the stuff available from auto parts stores without any issue. I use it on every outdoor electrical connection. _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ..
I dont clean mine when I use flooded cable (including the 7/8" hardline type) but this stuff is damn tough to get off of your hands and if you need something to clean up (or the cable) try either GO
I know people who use that stuff, but where do you get C wire? 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
It is here Mike, including the spec sheet. http://www.spsx.com/communicationscable.aspx?id=466 de Milt, N5IA I know people who use that stuff, but where do you get C wire? 73, Mike www.w0btu.com ____
Tom, Thanks for the info. That explains why my center conductors were turning black. I have just pulled apart a 12 months old connection and found that the silver plating, despite the Noalox on the b
If you're in an area where DSL service is available try asking the foreman at your phone company's local service yard. Rural C wire is not a twisted pair so it is generally replaced when a customer o
Wow! I always enjoy these bits of news from the rest of the world. Around here, rural C wire is never replaced. If a new DSL customer has problems, they will run a test on the line and try to solve i