[Towertalk] CHEAP! and Effective Coax Sealant

[KZ5X]

Very similar to the commercially available coax 
sealants, but one-tenth the price, is a product 
readily available through metal roofing suppliers 
and others.  It is called by a variety of names but 
is an "extruded butyl tape sealant".  It is a 
greyish colour instead of black and I suspect they 
are actually the same material.  It commonly comes 
in rolls of 25-50 feet and widths of 1/2 and 1".  
Cost of such a roll is under $5.  I have used it 
side-by-side with Coax Seal and it performs the 
same -- maybe just a tad stickier, otherwise same 
properties, and very easy to work with and durable.  
Also a great multi-purpose but removable caulk, too.

Dan Collins
KZ5X  

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