[TowerTalk] KT34XA capacitor caps

[K8RI on TowerTalk]

> Dave,
>
>   I would use polyurethane sealant made by Vulkem if you are not going to
> replace the caps. You can get it at most hardware stores and it sticks 
> much

Likewise I'd stick with the Poly sealant rather than the silicone in this 
case.
Normally the silicones need a good clean surface that may have even been 
roughed up a bit with some fine sand paper to really stick. Otherwise they 
will easily peel off and particularly on polyurethane.

Roger Halstead (K8RI and ARRL 40 year Life Member)
N833R - World's oldest Debonair CD-2
www.rogerhalstead.com

> better, especially in sunlight. You might also want to drill a small hole 
> in
> the bottom of the capacitor tubes on the end towards the element ends. I 
> had
> trouble with water in the capacitor tubes on my 3 KT36s and these small
> holes greatly reduced the trouble.
>
> Larry K7MI
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "david ashpole" <nb7v at msn.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:17 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] KT34XA capacitor caps
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>
>> Hi All,
>> Can I use clear silcone caulking on the  cracked capacitor caps without a
>> problem? I am in a rush to get it on the tower! Thanks to all for all the
>> terrific advice I get from this reflector!
>> 73,
>> Dave NB7V
>> Montana, the last best place
>>
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