Re[2]: [TowerTalk] HF2-V Doorknob Capacitor Failures

[K0FF]

Steve, FYI, you can make a 100% waterproof joint that's easily removable,
and leaves the connectors clean by using Silicone Tape. The stuff "heals" to
itself and is waterproof after a few minutes. Unfortunately it's soft and
damages easily, but this can be overcome with a few wraps of Scotch 33+ over
the top, and then a couple of light sprays with Krylon Clear. After that
treatment you can put the joint in a waterfilled manhole ( and I did, many
times at work).

73 Geo>K0FF
-----Original Message-----
From: N3SL@aol.com <N3SL@aol.com>
To: towertalk@contesting.com <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Friday, September 22, 2000 8:59 PM
Subject: Re: Re[2]: [TowerTalk] HF2-V Doorknob Capacitor Failures


>
>Bob,
>   I'm certainly not arguing with you, and with that much experience I'm
not
>putting any money on my memory.  But, I recall (way back in the brain) that
>the silicone based products contain either acetic acid, or something that
>becomes acetic acid during the curing process.  I've probably got this
>confused with something totally different.  Or, are there different types
of
>silicone products you might be referring to?  I'm thinking of something
along
>the lines of silicone "tub and tile" caulk.  Any insight would be
>appreciated, as I spend lots of bucks and time on ScotchKote and tape for
>joints, and if it's unnecessary, I won't bother.  That ScotchKote is nasty
>stuff in its own right....
>
>73,
>Steve
>
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