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Old 7-Oct-2014, 9:31 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by lets go red View Post
Thanks for tips! Will definitely be electric taping the heck out out of every connection, especially after last winter's weather.

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Vinyl electrical tape will not keep moisture out of a connection. You will have better results using a mastic type tape such as Coax-Seal or Scotch 2228. I only use vinyl tape as a top coat to protect the soft tacky mastic tape from dirt and UV.
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