Dielectric Grease in Feed Line Connectors
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| Jan 31st 2013, 19:08 | |
KC2SVQTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
When making outdoor connections in HF feed lines, specifically PL/SO-259 connectors: Q1: Should one use dielectric grease? Q2: If so, how should it be used? Q3: Should the entire connector be filled with grease and then squished together? Q4: Should it only be used on the threads of the 259 connector? Q5: Any recommendations/de-recommendations of specific grease products? Thanks for your help. |
| Feb 2nd 2013, 04:55 | |
W0BTUTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Absolutely. Silicone dielectric compound should be used inside any outdoor connector, especially on the center contacts. 73, Mike www.w0btu.com |
| May 27th 2013, 01:20 | |
VE3WCQTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Just a quick not about Dielectric grease. This is the stuff you put into the spark plug boot to stop and spark from arcing out or grounding out. I think you want to rethink before putting it on the center contact. Maybe a bit late. 73 Mike VE3WCQ |
| Jun 24th 2013, 01:31 | |
kg7cbjTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
dielectric grease is used on spark plug boots to prevent them from sticking to the spark plug from heat. It is also used under . distributor caps to prevent arcing and cross firing from mosture. I always use it on electric conections i want to protect from mosture. |
| Jul 17th 2013, 19:39 | |
kf7jckTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I never apply any grease inside a coax connector. I do, however, spend a king's ransom on that waterproof silicon tape (overwrapped by Scotch 66). I also try to shield all my doubly-taped connections with a hard cover (plastic pop bottle, etc) as well. I've never had a connector show any signs of water intrusion, so it seems to work pretty well. David KF7JCK |
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