[TowerTalk] What tape to use?

[Bill Hider, N3RR]

I have used both Scotch 33+ and Scotch Super 88.  Scotch Super 88 is FAR
BETTER.  It holds its "stick" much better than Scotch 33+.  I have Scotch
33+ "loose ends" blowing ing the wind and have to repair them with Scotch
Super 88. 33+ also is very brittle in cold wx when Super 88 is just as
limp as when indoors.  Yes, 33+ costs about 2/3 Super 88.  Been there,
done that!

Bill, N3RR


T A RUSSELL wrote:

> After replacing all of the trap end caps,
> TAPE them with Scotch 33 electrical tape,
> ending with a loose turn that you CUT off.
> Cutting instead of pulling will prevent "flagging"
> and the tape will prevent uV deterioration of
> the end caps, enabling them to last forever.
> You might also want to tape over the insulator
> ends that are exposed at the driven elements.
>
> de  Tom  N4KG
>
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