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will do what is needed for the size hole you have. In fact, it will work just fine on holes much larger as long as there is something behind it to support the mass while it cures. Allow 24 hours for full cure. I wouldn't get a full size caulking gun tube of it, however. Go to the local auto parts store and get a tube of silicon rubber adhesive (again, the same product)or RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing). About the size of a tube of toothpaste. Comes in various colors, too. No preference here. None of it is UV sensitive. Doug, N6AYW A closed mouth gathers no foot -----Original Message----- From: JOSEPH SZCZUBELEK [mailto:k9dmv@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 9:10 AM To: force12talk@qth.com Subject: [Force 12 Talk] Weatherproofing 40 mtr switchbox 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 _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. -------------------------------------------- Force12Talk mailing list provided as a service by Force 12 Antennas, Inc. Force 12 Web site: http://www.qth.com/force12 Submissions: send to Force12Talk@qth.com To unsubscribe: send a blank e-mail to Force12Talk-leave@qth.com Force12Talk Message Archive: http://www.qth.com/force12/list/force12talk For problems with the list, contact n4zr@qth.com -------------------------------------------- Force12Talk mailing list provided as a service by Force 12 Antennas, Inc. Force 12 Web site: http://www.qth.com/force12 Submissions: send to Force12Talk@qth.com To unsubscribe: send a blank e-mail to Force12Talk-leave@qth.com Force12Talk Message Archive: http://www.qth.com/force12/list/force12talk For problems with the list, contact n4zr@qth.com |
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