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Subject: Weatherproofing 40 mtr switchbox
Author: JOSEPH SZCZUBELEK <k9dmv@hotmail.com>
Date: 25-Sep-2000 11:12:03

I have a Force12 40 mtr switchbox that will mount on the boom of a Force12
C4S. The plastic box has a door and a separate 7/16 inch hole drilled on one
side of the box to allow entry of a cable to energize the 12 volt relay.

My question: what is the best way to weather seal the 7/16 hole ?
I have thought of using 'coax seal' or 'silicon calk' but 7/16 inch
seems like a large area for this type of product. I believe Force12
instructions call for silicon calk. This does NOT seem to be a good
solution. The correct size rubber grommet seems hard to find
and will probably not do the job. I also saw 'silicon rubber calk'
but not sure if this could be used.

I attended a hamfeast this weekend, visited Home Depot and a local
Farm and Fleet but still no solution.

Any ideas ???? Has anyone solved this problem? Maybe a hole should be
drilled on the bottom of the box to allow moisture to escape in addition to
the weather seal.

Best,

Joe - K9DMV


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  Date   Author  
25-Sep-2000 BobD
25-Sep-2000 K4OJ
25-Sep-2000 Doug Charette
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25-Sep-2000 BobD
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25-Sep-2000 BobD
25-Sep-2000 Doug Charette
* 25-Sep-2000 JOSEPH SZCZUBELEK
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Mounting switch boxes to the boom 11-Sep-2000
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* Weatherproofing 40 mtr switchbox 25-Sep-2000