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Re: [TowerTalk] Request for Info: Closing off PVC chase with LMR600 cabl

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Request for Info: Closing off PVC chase with LMR600 cables.
From: W0MU Mike Fatchett <w0mu@w0mu.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2020 11:15:09 -0600
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You do not want to seal off these chases from air flow as you can get condensation build up inside the chase runs.  I covered mine with screen material to keep out the bugs and critters and used a sweep so that the chase was not pointing up where water and snow could get in.  If you used perforated runs then water should seep out and you could seal it with whatever.  Can you put a cap over it with a slot cut out for the cables?

W0MU


On 9/1/2020 11:09 AM, Mike & Becca Krzystyniak wrote:
Greetings to the group.

    I just finished burying and pulling a lot of LMR-600-DB and where that come 
to ground I pulled them through a chase to protect them from the almighty weed 
whacker and such. The chase is gray PVC and I wanted to apply a bulk seal the 
ends to block ingress and accumulation or rain water or smaller critters 
looking to nest.

    Is there a preferred or safe sealant to close these off with?
    I assume some kind of caulk would work, but some are silicone based and 
some of those have acids (so I'm told).

    Any suggestions, guidance, or things not to do-use would be appreciated.

Thanks & 73's  Mike K9MK/5



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