Topband: Connector installation on flooded cable

[Tom W8JI]

>I am replacing the coax in my Beverage system and have a dumb
> question. When using flooded cable and compression F connectors, is
> it necessary to clean the "goo" off the stripped cable prior to
> installing the connector? If so, how?

You normally won't need to clean it, just cut to size, fold the braid back 
if installation instructions tell you, and slide the connector on.

Although less than safe, I clean mine with MEK when I need to clean it. That 
let's me inspect for stray strands easier if the cable is really gooey on 
the end. Other strong solvents also work.