[TowerTalk] Tape and wxproofing

[Richard Hassell-Bennett]

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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