I too use the Star Brite original formula liquid electrical tape, and
for much the same reason as Lou: it's right there at Home Depot. As a
bonus, the graphics on the can make it look like its been on your
shelf since the Nixon -era!
My method is to take the applicator top off then heat it up just
*slightly* on the wood stove (map torch works too but don't get it too
hot). This lowers the viscosity just a bit to really get in those
nooks and crannies. Once it's almost dry, I wrap the whole thing with
scotch 88 to seal it up. Never a failure in ~15 years of using this
method but be advised that it's permanent! YMMV
73,
Mike N1TA
On Wed, Apr 3, 2019 at 2:23 PM Lou Laderman <lladerman@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> I ran across Star Brite Liquid Electrical Tape which can be found online
> and, importantly, at Home Depot because I typically need something when I'm
> out of it, RIGHT NOW. It's specs state it "Forms an airtight, protective,
> waterproof, UV resistant, dielectric coating" with a " Service range -30°F
> to +255°F". Seems ideal as a top coat layer, I plan on trying some.
>
> 73
>
> Lou, W0FK
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2019 11:18:02 -0400
> From: Roger D Johnson <n1rj@roadrunner.com>
> To: towertalk reflector <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Liquid Electrical Tape?
> Message-ID: <5CA4CEAA.1050203@roadrunner.com>
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> I see no mention of UV resistance anywhere in their specs. It is self
> amalgamating at room temp but what happens when you're hanging off a tower
> at 30 deg repairing a connector? Not saying you're wrong, just wondering.
>
> 73, Roger
>
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