dick@pobox.com wrote:
>
> 23 MAR - 2130 CST
>
> Hello Roger...
>
> Since 1989, I have been potting all of my coaxial connectors with a
> non-conductive silicone grease before I put them together.
>
> It is a messy process, but well worth the effort. Use enough to have it
> squeeze out of the joint as it is assembled. That way there will be no
> voids to fill with water if your tape wrap later fails. Once the
> connector is mated, I use naptha-soaked paper towels (does not leave any
> oily residue and does not attack the vinyl cable sheath) to thoroughly
> remove the excess. Then I use Scotch 33+ wrapped three layers deep in the
> manner described by Steve.
>
> I opened a couple of these joints in 1994 and 1995 -- they looked brand
> new inside with no trace of moisture, dirt, or corrosion.
>
> There are apparently no electrical consequences using this method - no
> weird SWR effects or anything.
Wow, what a great process! Thanks for sharing this with us, I have had
a lot of trouble in past installations with water incursion into coax
joints.
Chuck, KE5FI
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