In a message dated 12/3/01 4:04:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, kg5u@hal-pc.org
writes:
> I'm not sure what vapor wrap is, Steve, but I put a layer or two of tape on
> a joint, then paint it with liquid tape. I'm sure it will be a pain to
> remove (it's not over a connector), but it sure seems intact after over a
> year on the tower.
>
Vapor wrap is a butyl rubber and comes in flat pieces about 4 inches
across. CoaxSeal is a type of butyl rubber but SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED DIRECTLY
TO CONNECTORS. Commercial vapor wrap (i.e. db Products, Antenna Specialists,
etc.) WILL peel right off.
> Any comments, thoughts, etc., about liquid tape?
>
Sure. I use it all the time.
One thing you can do instead of a vapor wrap layer is to use the Liquid
Electrical Tape over the first layers of tape and then tape over it. That way
you have a good additional barrier layer for moisture. And then LET on the
top again.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
Tower Tech
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