What is better than "Coax Seal" for weather proofing
antenna connections?

I think someone once mentioned a 3M product available
at Home Depot? Can't remember for sure.

On May 1, 6:59 pm, "Sanjaya" wrote:
What is better than "Coax Seal" for weather proofing
antenna connections?

I think someone once mentioned a 3M product available
at Home Depot? Can't remember for sure.

Any silicone glue / sealer .. .

Sanjaya wrote:
What is better than "Coax Seal" for weather proofing
antenna connections?

I think someone once mentioned a 3M product available
at Home Depot? Can't remember for sure.


http://www.galesburgelectric.com/3M-...tty-p-604.html

barnegatdx wrote:
On May 1, 6:59 pm, "Sanjaya" wrote:
What is better than "Coax Seal" for weather proofing
antenna connections?

I think someone once mentioned a 3M product available
at Home Depot? Can't remember for sure.

Any silicone glue / sealer .. .
Many silicones react with copper/tinned copper. Not recommended.

On May 4, 8:39*pm, (Mark Zenier) wrote:
In article ,

dave wrote:
Sanjaya wrote:
What is better than "Coax Seal" for weather proofing
antenna connections?

I think someone once mentioned a 3M product available
at Home Depot? Can't remember for sure.

http://www.galesburgelectric.com/3M-...-Electrical-In...

- Is that the stuff they call "Elephant Snot"?

- Mark Zenier *
- Googleproofaddress (account:mzenier provider:eskimo domain:com)

"Elephant Snot" now that brings back memories. ~ RHF

Mark Zenier wrote:
In article ,
dave wrote:
Sanjaya wrote:
What is better than "Coax Seal" for weather proofing
antenna connections?

I think someone once mentioned a 3M product available
at Home Depot? Can't remember for sure.


http://www.galesburgelectric.com/3M-...tty-p-604.html

Is that the stuff they call "Elephant Snot"?

Mark Zenier
Googleproofaddress(account:mzenier provider:eskimo domain:com)

"They" may; I call it "3M Putty"; others call it "CoAx Seal".

Sanjaya wrote:
What is better than "Coax Seal" for weather proofing
antenna connections?

I think someone once mentioned a 3M product available
at Home Depot? Can't remember for sure.


SWL -Newbies- Coax Cable and Connectors Weather Protection
"Sealing" and Cleaning Too !

New Shortwave Radio Listeners (SWLs) should understand the
Importance of Cleaning and Sealing Coax Cable Connectors
that are used Outside in the Elements {Weather}. They may be
out there for Months and Years and are in need of good Protection
from the Weather Season after Season.

Plus your Inside Connectors need to be Cleaned To !

The Cleaner the Connector : The Better the Connection.

Properly Cleared and Treated Connectors and Contacts
-mean- Long Lasting Excellent Quality RF Signal Paths.

A Bad Weathered Oxidized Connection : Can Be A Very
Noisy Connection -and- Result in a Noisy Signal Path.

Here are a few Sealing and Cleaning Products to consider
and Use as your needs require.

3M - Scotchfil Electrical Insulation Putty
http://www.galesburgelectric.com/sto...?productid=604
http://www.dealtree.com/cart/select_...fm?cont=123658
http://www.mpsupplies.com/3mtapescotchfil.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ120221191680

Plus good old Coax-Seal WeatherProof Sealant
for Coax Cable and Coaxial Connectors
http://www.coaxseal.com/
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ380022355830
http://www.gigaparts.com/store.php?a...e&sku=ZCB21018
http://www.amazon.com/Parts-Express-.../dp/B0002ZPINC

HOW TO USE : Coax-Seal to Waterproof a Coax Cable Connection
http://www.coaxseal.com/How%20to%20Use%20Coax-Seal.htm

That-Something-Extra : Before you Seal-It : CLEAN-IT !

DeoxIT GOLD - Contact Enhancer, Conditioner & Protector
(formerly ProGold) - http://www.deoxitgold.com/
http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.292/.f
http://www.whitezombieaudio.com/caig_deoxit.pdf
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ370021464027
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=341-226
http://www.amazon.com/CAIG-DeOxit-Go.../dp/B0002E557M

STUF Teflon Dielectric Waterproofing Filler -by- Cable-X-Perts
http://www.solidsignal.com/prod_display.asp?PROD=SSTUF
http://www.gigaparts.com/store.php?a...e&sku=ZCB21019
http://www.mjsales.net/items.asp?Fam...=265&Cat2ID=93


# 1 clean-it followed by # 2 seal-it
then enjoy listening to the radio - iane ~ RHF {pomkia}