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DX Engineering offers two types of dielectric grease:
TES-22058 - Permatex Dielectric Grease
and
LCT-37534 - Loctite Dielectric Grease
Dielectric grease may be used in RF connectors to prevent moisture ingress. Feedlines and connectors will
last longer, providing peak performance for many more years with the use of dielectric grease on the threads
of RF connectors.
Preventing the effects of moisture is critical in RF feedline connections. Untreated connector threads will
oxidize, corrode and seize more quickly if water vapor can enter and collect inside RF connectors.
Ultimately, moisture will enter the coaxial cable, promoting contamination and corrosion, resulting in
elevated noise levels and increased signal loss.
Dielectric Grease, placed into the air space of RF connectors and their threads, will stop the adverse effects
of water vapor and water ingress. Avoiding direct application on mating surfaces of connector center pins,
dielectric grease is safe to use in the air spaces and threads of RF connectors.
Preparing RG-6 Coax & Installing Compression F Connectors
Tools required:
CNL-911
Cable Cutter
DXE-SNS-CT1
F Connector Compression Tool
DXE-CPT-659
RG-6 Coax Stripping Tool
DXE-EX6XL
Compression type F Connectors
A. Use the
CNL-911
to cut the coaxial cable. The
CNL-911
cutters make a clean cut unlike regular
diagonal cutters.
B. Using the
DXE-CPT-659
Cable Stripper, press the tool to open, place
the end of the RG-6 coaxial cable in the tool. The end of the coaxial
cable will rest against the built-in cable stop on the tool.
Release the tool so it grips the coaxial cable.
C. Rotate the tool around the cable until the cutting action is complete. You will feel the stripper
cutting the jacket and center insulation. When the cutting is complete, you will feel the tool spin
a bit easier.
