By putting a small layer of tape on the connection first, then the
Butyl, and the a more substantial layer of tape, it is much easier to
inspect the connection should this be required later down the road.
Butyl on coax or wire connections is a real bear to remove beause it
sticks to everything and adheres to everything as it is supposed to.
Herb, KV4FZ
On 8/4/2012 7:11 PM, Bill Wichers wrote:
> Weller's butane soldering iron works really well. It's not a particularly
> cheap unit but it should last you a long time (the butane is refillable).
>
> For weatherproofing, I use butyl rubber splicing "tape" (it doesn't have
> adhesive). Stretch it about 30-50 percent while applying it as a spiral over
> the exposed solder area and it will stick to itself and make a good seal. You
> then need to cover it with a layer of electrical tape to keep it in place
> over time. Splices made this way can last a long time. I suspect you could
> use coax-seal in place of the butyl tape although it will be messier to work
> with.
>
> I got some of the new(ish) silicone splicing tape at dayton this year to try
> for outdoor splices. It seems somewhat similar to the butyl tape in terms of
> how it needs to be applied, but the manufacturer claims it is a one-step deal
> (no outer layer of electrical tape needed). I haven't tried it yet myself but
> it might be worth a look if you want to give it a shot.
>
> -Bill
>
> [Sent using Blackberry Messaging]
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: topband-bounces@contesting.com <topband-bounces@contesting.com>
> To: topband <topband@contesting.com>
> Sent: Sat Aug 04 13:22:42 2012
> Subject: Topband: Soldering in the wild!
>
> After suffering through our infamous "derecho" here in Virginia, I find
> that I've got a* lot* of repair work to do on my beverages. Most of the
> breaks are in 450 ohm window line, located in remote areas and will require
> soldering. My "non-AC electric" soldering equipment seems to have been
> lost in the last move and I need to outfit myself with a "wireless"
> soldering device! I would be interested in what you use and if you are
> satisfied with the results. Thanks.
>
> 73,
>
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