Sealing connections

[JimmyG]

I was studying about sealing connections, everything from antennas to coax connections,etc. I was wondering if anyone ever used that spray on black rubber stuff as a sealant? I have used it on other things before and if built up with a few layers, seems to be pretty good stuff. Anyhow, just wondering if anyone has used it on any of their radio outdoor sealing jobs?

 

[ac2kw]

I have used it on my arrow dual band jpole. It has been good in central New York weather stop far. I used it on the metal mast prior to attaching the jpole and then sprayed the pl 259/so 239 connection.

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[RatsoW8]

I use silicon rescue tape now. It weather seals and comes off easily when it's time. I used to use coax seal but it as a mess and i could never get it to come completely off my nice expensive connectors.


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[Captain Kilowatt]

I still do the same thing I did 35 years ago. I tape all my connections good using a decent tape like Scotch 33 or Scotch 88 and then apply a generous coating of silicone sealant to the entire thing. This makes everything 100% waterproof and if the need arises to take it apart a simple slice thru the silicone and tape is all that is needed to peel it off. The tape keeps the silicone from sticking to the connectors and ruining them.I have had outdoor connections last 20 years using this method.YMMV but I will use what has worked for me the last few decades.