[TowerTalk] Liquid Electrical Tape?

[Roger D Johnson]

I see no mention of UV resistance anywhere in their specs. It is
self amalgamating at room temp but what happens when you're hanging
off a tower at 30 deg repairing a connector? Not saying you're
wrong, just wondering.

73, Roger


On 4/3/2019 9:59 AM, Hank Garretson wrote:
> I use Rescue Tape with no problems. Just Rescue Tape.
>
> At 8,000 foot elevation in the Sierra Nevada, we get more UV exposure than
> most of you. More snow than most of you. Lots of freezing rain. Lots of
> torrential rain. Lots of wind.
>
> I apply Rescue Tape per instructions with the recommended amount of
> stretch. It easily conforms to and seals irregularities like barrel splices
> and PL259/SO239 connections.
>
> It does not deteriorate. It comes off easily when gently split with an
> X-Acto blade. Leaves no residue. Parts underneath are bright and shinny,
> even after twelve years (my longest time so far).
>
> Never an issue. I'm a happy camper. Just Rescue Tape, nothing else.
>
> 73,
>
> Hank, W6SX
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 2, 2019 at 6:08 PM Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:
>
>> I've seen recommendations for this sort of product for as part of a
>> strategy sealing outdoor coax splices against moisture. I see several
>> brands listed, most say "UV-resistant." My intended use would be in
>> addition to a first double wrap with a product like Rescue Tape or 3M
>> Mastic, and a UV protection second wrap of Scotch 88, using the Liquid
>> Tape for irregular areas and parts that are hard to tape (for example,
>> where a PL259 mates to an SO239). I would appreciate any advice from
>> those with experience.
>>
>> Thanks and 73, Jim K9YC
>>
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