[TowerTalk] Cable Glands

[Gene Smar]

Pete:

     If the gland is on the side of the enclosure, I would include a 
drip-loop in the coax and wire before they enter the gland.  All bets are 
off, though, if the gland is on top.  Also, the sponginess of the elastic 
gland material would also have an effect on the integrity of the seal.

73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pete Smith" <n4zr at contesting.com>
To: "TowerTalk" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2009 8:13 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Cable Glands


>I have recently been exposed to several weatherproof enclosures using
> cable glands.  On the face of it, these devices seem to be a significant
> improvement over traditional ham radio weatherproofing techniques, which
> often rely on electrical tape or RTV for sealing.  I'm wondering,
> though, if a single gland can be used with more than one wire.  I have
> one situation where I want to bring a single wire and a small coaxial
> cable through one, and am a little skeptical about the integrity of the
> seal when this is done.
>
> -- 
> 73, Pete N4ZR
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