[TowerTalk] sealing connectors

[doc]

Lowes had a supply problem with this stuff a year or so ago.

I have seen it in months past -- it was in the paint department
right next to the desk.

John -- how long does this stuff stand up in the brutal sun
of Florida and other mostly-sunny regions?

doc

W0UN -- John Brosnahan wrote:
> Plasti-Dip is the name and Lowes handles it--both in the liquid
> and a spray version.  I prefer the black for UV reasons.  And
> usually buy it by the gallon from plastic specialty suppliers.
> Lowes only sells the small cans (16 oz??)
> 
> But a google search shows that Home Depot also handles it.   (FWIW)
> 
> --John  W0UN
> 
> At 07:35 AM 6/11/2004, you wrote:
> 
>> Good day all,
>>
>> I went into my local Home Depot store and expected to find liquid 
>> plastic/plastic in a can, but they didn't carry it.
>>
>> I'm trying to seal some connectors that are going to be put up outside 
>> and don't want to use silicone sealer.
>>
>> This stuff comes in small cans and you dip your tool handles in it to 
>> coat them with plastic or paint it on the connector to be sealed and 
>> let it set up.
>>
>> Anyway, I'm not quite sure of the name of the product/manufacturer and 
>> not sure where else to look for it, which probably means I'll have to 
>> mail order it?!
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Art


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