Re: F-plug need to be fully tightened?

On Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:30:23 -0400, "Tim Perry"
<timperry@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>Grease is not commonly used on F connector threads. Some weather tight
>models exude a sealer when crimped... but not on the threads.


 Not true.  There are several cities where the cable contractors followed
the CORRECT methodology of SEALING their fittings with an
anti-oxidant/moisture barrier.  

  This has NOTHING to do with U/G coax cabling, which has a liquid
sealant layer between the sheath (jacket) and the first braid or foil
layer.

That's the threads, AND the "stinger".   From a man hour POV, it is
easier to simply plop a wad of it in the fitting, then the center
conductor as well as the threads get the application.  The media does not
damage the connector or ANY fitting it gets mated with.

 Cable companies are SUPPOSED to cut back their fittings every ten years
and place a new, properly treated fitting.
THAT is what the original plan called for, and is also what SHOULD BE
practiced. A ten year old uncoated fitting will have far more losses (can
have) than one which has had anti-oxidant treatment after a ten year
span.

  So, in a PROPERLY implemented cable system, treatment IS the common
practice and teaching.

  Where did I learn this?  Cincinnati's Time Warner (formerly CUBE) cable
system.  Way back in the early 80's.  That was a DUAL system, so every
run was twice the number of fittings.  Every hard line run was twice the
number.  Dual taps at every node.  All sealed from moisture.