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The method described here uses a combination of two types of tape which not only protect your coaxial
connection, but also allow easy removal for future maintenance.
Additionally, the coaxial cable and connectors should be clean and free of any moisture, dirt or other
residues.
The only tool you will need for this procedure is a pair of scissors. The following example shows an F
Connector being weatherproofed on a unit that will be used outdoors.
Note: The use of tape weatherproofing F Connectors that are outdoors and exposed to the elements is
up to the user. If Dielectric Grease is used, some people say this is enough protection. Look at your
cable TV installation - chances are there is no weatherproofing tape. Others may want to go the extra
steps for their own piece of mind.
A. Cut a piece of 3M Temflex™ 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape long enough to
complete the job you are doing. If the length you cut is too short, that's okay.
You can add more where needed and it will not compromise the
weatherproofing.
In this example a 4" length of the 3M Temflex™ 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape was used to weatherproof
the F Connector that is installed on a unit
B. The 3M Temflex™ 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape has a protective backing
material so the tape will not stick to itself when on the roll. As shown
below, peel this protective backing off of the length that you cut from the
roll.
C. Starting at the end nearest the unit, hold the end of the cut length of 3M
Temflex™ 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape in place and stretch it out until the
width of the tape is about 50%.
D. While keeping the 3M Temflex™ 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape stretched,
wrap the tape around the assembly and overlap the previous wrap by about
50%. Keep going until the complete assembly is covered, and go an extra
1/2 to 1 inch beyond.
Stretch while overlapping wraps.
If the length you cut is too short for the entire assembly, that's okay. You can
add more starting where the one piece ended (overlap it) and then continue
on in the
same manner described above. Some situations may require a
second optional warp in the opposite direction.
This completes the first layer wrap. 3M Temflex™ 2155 Rubber
Splicing Tape requires an added wrap of Scotch
®
Super 33+ tape for
UV protection.
