Re: F-plug need to be fully tightened?

Tim Perry wrote:
> 
> Michael, I'll see you tunerlube and raise you a Molykoat (s)
> http://www.dowcorning.com/content/news/iam_news25.asp


  The tunerlube was recommended by the manufacturers back in the '70s &
'80s. We only used it in areas with a lot of salt air that quickly
corroded the connectors. The line taps were ****pped with plastic boots
with a thin film of it to seal the threads. When you have over 10,000
outdoor ****ts, you can't be taking the system down constantly to replace
damaged ****t connectors.

 
> However in this application any oil, grease, or any other gunk will
attract
> dust on both the  jack and the plug when they are apart. the resultant
> sludge will necessitate cleaning both ends (then we can argue about the
best
> cleaning solution)


   That is what shop rags were used for.  Extra grease when a customer
was disconnected, and wipe it off when reconnected.


> I am not on a mission or crusade or anything. I use cleaners, sealers,
etc.
> as needed and have for years. My favorite is Caig de-oxit.
> 
> Even outdoors for most instillations I find little use for chemicals on
F
> connectors. Usually tape and a Skotchcoat are sufficient for many years
of
> faithful service.


   Try that on a busy highway that got salted every time there was much
snow, or anywhere close to any coastline on either ocean.

 
> Large connectors the story is a bit different.  The O-rings on conduit 
and
> coax transmission line should be coated with the silicon paste, usually
> supplied with new parts or replacement kits.


   The .412", .500", .750" & 1.00" hardline connectors all had o-rings
to keep water out of the amplifier housings, splice blocks, power
inserters and tap housings, but not to protect the threads.  Tunerlube
was MUCH easier to clean up than the gelled underground drop cable.

 
> In any even I think we have beaten the subject to death.
> 
> My recommendation to the Op is get a 4" (100 mm) crescent wrench and
place
> it on your key ring. It will then be handy for all occasions. Snug the
> connector down
> and enjoy your high speed access.


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