Or just a quick layer of vinyl tape under the heat shrink.
It's called a courtesy wrap by some.
--
Steve K8LX
K4OJ wrote:
>why not saran wrap? sounds like you want a bond breaker so that the
>gooey inside does not actully touch the fitting.
>
>k4oj
>
>
>Michael Pfeuffer wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I've got a set of bulkhead SO-239 connections that are very hard to
>> weatherproof using the usual tape & vapor wrap method. The space is
>> too limited to make a neat/waterproof job of the spiral wrap.
>>
>> Since it's on the ground, heat shrink tubing is an option. I ran
>> across several varieties that are lined with glue to keep out
>> moisture. According to several posts in the archive, these work well
>> until you need to remove it.
>>
>> I was thinking that I could spray the area to be covered with silicone
>> ( lubricant, not the adhesive ) before shrinking the stuff. I'm
>> thinking the silicone should be able to stand up to the heat, and
>> stable enough to not leak over time.
>>
>> Has anyone tried this? Any thoughts?
>>
>> --Mike, WQ5C
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