[TowerTalk] non conductive sealant

[Jim Lux]

Most RTV-type silicones should be decent insulators after curing.  There are
some that are specifically designed for electronic potting, for instance,
that are non-corrosive, have known electrical properties, etc.

While still curing, they may be a conductor, and certainly, there could be
contaminants that would make them conductive. Most of the ones you find at
the hardware store release acetic acid during the cure process, which is
definitely a good conductor. After curing (which may take several days to
complete, by the way).

Try another brand.

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From: "FireBrick" <w9ol at billnjudy.com>
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Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 4:35 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] non conductive sealant


> Can anyone suggest of brand of sealant that can be used on antennas that's
non conductive?
> I'm thinking about silicone type sealants.
>
> I had tested a glob of silicone I had using the unscientific VOM and found
that it was
> conductive.
>
> Please and thank you.
>
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