Dielectric grease with compression fittings

[Mike Kilduff]

Hey guys,

Anyone use dielectric grease with compression fittings or is it overkill? I have some laying around(have no idea why) but found in garage and figure it cant hurt right??
I'm using Digicon S series connectors on RG6.
Do you put the grease just in the connector or in the ports as well on the LNB and ground block?
Thanks

Mike

[curt8403]

Hey guys,

Anyone use dielectric grease with compression fittings or is it overkill? I have some laying around(have no idea why) but found in garage and figure it cant hurt right??
I'm using Digicon S series connectors on RG6.
Do you put the grease just in the connector or in the ports as well on the LNB and ground block?
Thanks

Mike

a small amount in the connector (around the center wire) and it is not overkill

[BattleZone]

For connections that will be exposed to the weather, you want to add a drop about half the size of a pea into each connector. That's plenty to fill the voids and fully waterproof the connection.

[pm7600]

I like to use "Coax Seal" to wrap around the outside of the connectors where it will fit as well. Great stuff- very flexible and durable.

[Mike Kilduff]

I like to use "Coax Seal" to wrap around the outside of the connectors where it will fit as well. Great stuff- very flexible and durable.

Wear can you buy this stuff? Home depot has something similar but seems like you would wrap the whole grounding block with what they have.
Thanks,

Mike

[curt8403]

Wear can you buy this stuff? Home depot has something similar but seems like you would wrap the whole grounding block with what they have.
Thanks,

Mike

Don't use Coax seal or any other external sealant. they are a pain in the butt if you have to undo any connection. I think they are intended for connections that are in a super wet area, like under the sea

[pm7600]

I think that it's true that Coax Seal was made for very wet uses, which is why I chose it. It isn't that hard to remove, but it can't be reused after it's formed, but it doesn't stop the F-connector from being removed, it's just a little sticky. It pulls off really easy after you unscrew the connectors, or you can just cut the cable before the fittings.

http://www.coaxseal.com/ is the company website, but you can also find it in electronic supply stores (for electricians or cable installers) or other places on the web.

[bobnielsen]

Coax seal is easier to remove if you wrap the connection with electrical tape before applying it.

[bb37]

Coax seal is easier to remove if you wrap the connection with electrical tape before applying it.
Bob, you beat me to it.

For you guys trying to find CoaxSeal, it's real popular in the ham radio community. Look for ham radio stores online, like Amateur Electronic Supply or Ham Radio Outlet. They should have CoaxSeal.

3M makes a similar product that appears to be a strip of unvulcanized rubber on a roll like electrical tape. I've found it in the electrical section at Lowes.

[pm7600]

Great advice re: electrical tape before - Thanks!