Re: F-plug need to be fully tightened?

On Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:32:51 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
<mike.terrell@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>GoldIntermetallicEmbrittlement wrote:
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>> On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:01:47 -0400, "Tim Perry"
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>> >"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> >> Peto wrote:
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>> >> > On Wed 17 Sep08 05:04, Michael A. Terrell wrote in
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>> >> > > Tim Perry wrote:
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>> >> > >> Please post a link to your recomended product.
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<http://www.gcelectronics.com/order/SubCatPDF/lubricants%2048-49.
>> >> > > pdf>  Part No. 10-2610 Tunerlub is what I've used since the
'60s.
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>> >> >
>> >> > I'm the OP. Do you smear Tunerlube on the threads or do you dunk
the
>> >> > plug into it (so the threads and centre connector are both covered
in
>> >> > Tunerlube?)
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>> >>
>> >>    A very thin film, applied with a Q-tip is all that is needed.
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>> >Michael, I'll see you tunerlube and raise you a Molykoat (s)
>> >http://www.dowcorning.com/content/news/iam_news25.asp
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>> >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)
>> >
>> >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.
>> >
>> >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.
>> >
>> >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.
>> >
>> >
>>   I am having trouble finding the General Electric product.
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>   Which General Electric product?

  It was/is a huge toothpaste style tube of nearly clear compound for
dressing RF fittings...  Specifically for that purpose.

  I think it has been in use in some military circles for about four
decades.

  Notice that the branches *still* keep "things" from each other.