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Need some "waterproof" 12 v power connectors
Rick,
The phone companies and the Navy have used RTV for years to make sealed connections on cables and it will not wick as badly as most off the shelf connectors will, if done properely. These are for both aerial and sub-surface applications. I have used it with Canon and Amphenol multi-conductor cables as well. As a guess, you have no direct experience using it? If so, tell about what you actually did? Greg. "Rick" wrote in message link.net... Greg wrote: One other trick is to coat the connector with RTV, then slide the heat shrink over it and apply the heat. The shrinking heatshrink pushes out the excess RTV and makes a very water tight seal after it cures. Good luck with it, Any seal that relies on RTV will take more than luck. RTV will fail to seal and water will wick into the connection and destroy it. It is as predictable as sunrise. There are many off the shelf connectors and sealing materials for that application and nearly all of them are far superior to any of the silicone adhesive sealants so often misused by the DIY'er. Rick -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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