[TowerTalk] Protecting Hardware And Ring Lugs

[n8de at thepoint.net]

RTV Silicone Seal.

Don
N8DE

Quoting Gerry <wd5aam at arrl.net>:

> Hi,
>
> I'm using a DX Engineering radial plate with radials that tie to the
> plate with 1/4" SST hardware. I have sealed each ring lug, bolt, and
> hardware on the topside of the plate with liquid electrical tape. I've
> noticed that this is deteriorating because of the heat/humidity and UV
> rays here in Austin, Texas. The liquid tape is cracking/splitting and
> also lifting up off of the SST radial plate.
>
> I've found Star Brite liquid electrical tape on some marine websites,
> but the specs only say it's UV proof. I'm wondering what temperature
> extremes it's also good for.
>
> Do any of you have some suggestions about what to use to seal the radial
> wires/hardware to the radial plate?
>
> Regards,
> Gerry Moravec - WD5AAM
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