I'm in the process of installing a receive 4 square for 160 using F type connectors and high quality flooded RG-6. Do these things need additional weatherproofing? As I recall all the many cable TV i
Hi Larry Asked my local cable guy the same question. Being a belt and suspenders type I though I should... He replied " Wayne I have 1000's of these Blue ended AMP connectors in my area .. other then
My one concern, is the F-connector chassis-mount jacks. The jacks themselves seem rather impervious to moisture when a good F-plug with O-ring is kept plugged in. But the nuts for the jacks seem to r
My one concern, is the F-connector chassis-mount jacks. The jacks themselves seem rather impervious to moisture when a good F-plug with O-ring is kept plugged in. But the nuts for the jacks seem to r
Wow, stainless 3/8-32 panel nut from Grainger, part number 1JLU9, $15 for 2. Maybe I can find something cheaper :-) Tim N3QE _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_
Tim, $3.18 a piece at McMaster-Carr (18-8 stainless), part number 91862A318 <http://www.mcmaster.com/#91862A318>. Don (wd8dsb) _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com
Much more affordable 3/8-32 nickel plated brass nuts are widely available on eBay 73 Frank W3LPL -- Original Message -- Wow, stainless 3/8-32 panel nut from Grainger, part number 1JLU9, $15 for 2. Ma
Thank you Frank! I use other nickel-plated brass hardware outdoors and have been quite satisfied with its durability in my weather. McMaster Carr has the F connector nuts in nickel plated brass, 10 f
Apply some silicone dielectric compound (non-hardening silicone "grease") to the coax center conductor. That will keep moisture out and prevent corrosion. Inside snap-and-seal F connectors, there is
Apply some silicone dielectric compound (non-hardening silicone "grease") to the coax center conductor. That will keep moisture out and prevent corrosion. This actually belongs anyplace anything is t
If you believe in the "belt and suspenders" approach, you can get sealing nuts for the threaded end of the connectors. I use these plus a dab of silicone grease. http://www.newark.com/thomas-betts/ns
since we are talking installation-- I need to get a tool for connector installation, any preferences on tool for installing the connectors? or at least any that should be avoided as they do not last?
You need two tools -- a stripper and a compression tool. Here's a nice, inexpensive compression tool. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Compact-F-Connector-Compression-Crimper-VDV212-008-SEN/203
Larry, My cable company recently replaced the coax to my house. The Compression type F connector they used had an additional rubber gasket on the front so that it would make a watertight seal to the
My cable company recently replaced the coax to my house. The Compression type F connector they used had an additional rubber gasket on the front so that it would make a watertight seal to the lightni
Hi Larrytwo possible kinds F Connectors, maybe more 1. O ring inside the fitting look for ( PCT International) PCT-TRS-6LMG or 2. on the exterior like a rubber nose (Belden) PPC EX6WS note this conne
Home Depot sells a snap-and-seal F connector kit with the stripper and crimper. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
Renee speaks the truth :-) I use these connectors myself Larry. They have a double o-ring seal and are indeed water proof. Have been using them for quite some time now outside and no water intrusion.
O-rings are good. :-) However, even if we use good waterproof F connectors with O-rings, condensation --followed by corrosion-- can still occur when the outside temperature drops. For that reason, ap