On Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:16:31 -0400, ml backed into a tree
whilst ridin inna park then wrote:

hi

Was going to make a center fed dipole, and wanted to put some (non
vinigar/acetic acid) Silicon goo on the center to waterproof.



Just wondering if this is typically 'ok' for full legal limit?


wasn't really sure if there would be arc over/breakdown or other
issues








thanks

Several things...There are silicones that have a non-acidic curing
process. They take longer to set and stay soft for their life.
That said, unless you have metal that is about the same thickness as
aluminum foil there is no way standard silicone is going to damage it
in 20 years or so. Yes I have been working with GE silicones for, oh
35 years or so.

Dan N9JBF