I have seen references to the fact that solder breaks down over time but
nothing
definitive. I couldn't find references to the notes. But I have noticed that
soldered
connections do tend to deteriorate over time when left exposed outside. UV?
I don't know. Expansion/contraction from weather cycles? Some, probably.
73, Larry W6NWS
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Kemker" <john@kemker.org>
To: "EZ Rhino" <EZRhino@fastmovers.biz>
Cc: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 7:08 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Splicing and weatherproofing ladder line
> ummm...Solder breaks down from UV? That's an odd one. Never heard of
> that. Then again, I've not heard of everything in the world, so I guess
> it could be true, but I'm skeptical.
>
> Anyone else have a reference for that? That's good information to be
> aware of, if true.
>
> --JohnK
> 73 de W5NNH
> 10X 75371/M&M 117/SMIRK 6185/Six Club 285/TRA 2499/Norcross 228 F&AM
>
>
>
> EZ Rhino wrote:
>> I thought I read somewhere that solder breaks down from the UV
>> light. Taping it up or some liquid electrical tape should do the trick.
>>
>> Chris
>> KF7P
>>
>>
>>
>> On Dec 25, 2009, at 15:22 , John Kemker wrote:
>>
>> Y'know, I would have though the solder itself would act as a
>> weatherproofing, as a proper solder joint is supposed to be mechanically
>> sound, first, then the solder surrounds the joint with
>> lead/tin/silver/whatever, providing an encapsulated joint that should be
>> protected from the elements. Once you've soldered, a little bit of
>> liquid electrical tape or just plain electrical tape should do the job.
>>
>> --JohnK
>> 73 de W5NNH
>> 10X 75371/M&M 117/SMIRK 6185/Six Club 285/TRA 2499/Norcross 228 F&AM
>>
>>
>>
>> Wes Attaway (N5WA) wrote:
>>
>>> Twist the wires together over about a 1-inch length. Solder the
>>> connection
>>> and massage some coax-seal around the joints.
>>>
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>>> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of anthony
>>> Sent: Friday, December 25, 2009 11:44 AM
>>> To: towertalk@contesting.com
>>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Splicing and weatherproofing ladder line
>>>
>>> Merry christmas to everyone.
>>>
>>> I need some advice. Im lengthining my 450 ohm ladder line, The
>>> splice will
>>> be outside in the elements. What would be the best way to totally
>>> weather
>>> proof the connection. I was thinking a few coats of scotchcoat and
>>> then some
>>> GE clear silicone. Any help would be apreciated. thanks fellow hams.
>>>
>>> tony k2vi
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