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Weather-proofing connections

  • 23-01-2009 1:28pm
    #1
    Bozacke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭


    What's the normal protocol for weather-proofing connections? I've seen the point where the wire connects to the LNB being insulated with tape, what type of tape should I use. The reason why I ask is I recently readjusted my dish and while I was at it I wrapped the connections with electrical tape, all was grand initially, but after a few days the signal began to deteriorate. Strangely enough all is now fine after removing the tape.


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  • #2
    Jimmyireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 327 ✭✭Jimmyireland


    Self amalgamating tape.......electrical tape will allow leakages and corrose your connections



    Bozacke wrote: »
    What's the normal protocol for weather-proofing connections? I've seen the point where the wire connects to the LNB being insulated with tape, what type of tape should I use. The reason why I ask is I recently readjusted my dish and while I was at it I wrapped the connections with electrical tape, all was grand initially, but after a few days the signal began to deteriorate. Strangely enough all is now fine after removing the tape.


  • #3
    Bozacke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭Bozacke


    Thanks Jimmy!!


  • #4
    Eurorunner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Eurorunner


    Or get your hands on a proper crimping tool :)


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