I have a puck on the roof of my pickup, and I think the moisture has gotten to the ring terminal connectors. Best I can think of is to tin the braid real well then use liquid tape to try to seal everything up? Any better ideas?
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How to seal coax with ring terminals?
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Liquid electrical tape is good but I use silicone sealant. It's tougher than liquid tape and has kept outdoor connections weather tight for many many years.
I use silicone sealant on my antenna rotor wires at the base of the rotor to keep water from affecting it - too.
Now that I think about it, the solvents in the liquid tape may not be very good for the foam. I should have some RTV silicone around here someplace.
Believe it or not plasticine aka childrens modeling clay will do a good job. It is easily molded and will remain watertight. It has oils in it to prevent moisture getting in as well as keep things looking shiny for years.
That looks like it would be kinda messy, unless it didn't stick very bad. I bet it is great on connectors though.
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Not sure whats available in the states. Silicone sealants here are available in neutral cure or acetic cure. Acetic cure dry faster and are stronger.But they tend to start corrosion on bare metal . I have seen wire and auto panels eaten through after using acetic cure RTV silicone.
If you are unsure a good tip is the acetic variety smells like vinegar.
If you are unsure a good tip is the acetic variety smells like vinegar.