Fully agree with Steve. "the right tape and right technique"
That is why 3m makes #70 tape.
Use #70 and then cover it with #88 and it will last a life time.
73 de Rich K0XG
>
> > I have always heard that you SHOULD stretch electrical tape for
> > all but the last turn or two. I use Scotch Tartan which I get for
> > 50 cents a roll. I change things around enough that I don't want to
> > pay $4 a roll for the Cadillac tape.
> >
> The trick to weatherproofing connectors is a function of the right
tape
> and the right technique. The right tape in my book is either Scotch 33+ or
88.
>
> You DO stretch the tape as you're applying it. 33+ and 88 both conform
> excellently and the stretching helps do this.
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