[TowerTalk] Coax Seal yea or nay?

[Richard Thorne]

I like using this stuff 
http://www.dxengineering.com/search/part-type/tape/product-line/dx-engineering-3m-temflex-2155-rubber-splicing-tape?autoview=SKU

I just dismantled a vertical yesterday which had the rubber used as the 
first layer and a layer of 3M Scotch Super 33 to protect it. The 
connection was well protected and was easy to remove by carefully using 
an xacto blade.  The rubber adheres to the surface of the coax and 
pl-259 very well, but when removed, does not leave a mess.

Rich - N5ZC



On 5/20/2013 12:51 PM, K7LXC at aol.com wrote:
>> Is 3M Scotchcote no longer in favor?  After a full wrap of  tape,  a
> coating of this messy stuff has kept connectors dry and shinny for  years.
>   
>      Yes, lots of folks use it. It was designed for  burial and really
> doesn't have much in the way of weather or UV resistance.  After a couple of
> years, the ScotchKote flakes off too. Some cell installers  I've seen use a
> clear Krylon spray paint. Probably does a little better.
>   
> Cheers,
> Steve    K7LXC
> TOWER TECH
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