VariableARK
join:2003-03-17
USA | Paint Mastic Tape
I know it isn't standard, but I was wondering if mastic is paintable? (this is the hand moldable stuff)
Is mastic naturally UV resistant or does it need the electrical tape over it to make it so. |
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AMD Phreak
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join:2003-12-14 | It gets all rotten and oxidized without the vinyl tape over it. |
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tx_tower
join:2007-11-13
Blanco, TX | and buzzards will peck it without the tape, they will still do it with tape but it doesnt seem as frequent |
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shorthairedp
join:2005-11-21
united state | reply to VariableARK
yes, its paintable, and no, other than birds you dont need to tape it, it stays pliable forever. We use andrews brand, expensive, but well worth it. But tape it if you have birds, lil bastards |
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Mike_27
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Gardiner, MT
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said by VariableARK  :I know it isn't standard, but I was wondering if mastic is paintable? (this is the hand moldable stuff). what about using a colored electrical tape?
Mike |
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AMD Phreak
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| I don't think colored e-tape is UV resistant. I did some colored marking back in 2006 and the colors have completely faded.
Again, I can you tell from experience the vapor sealant will start to weather after a few years. I've seen some stuff that was around maybe 15 years old and it was bad. |
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battleop
join:2005-09-28
00000 | reply to Mike_27
There is some sort of colored electrical tape that is UV resistant. I have seen it used at many cell cites to color code coax. I don't know who made it or where to get it. |
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AMD Phreak
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join:2003-12-14 | reply to VariableARK
I just remembered RFS makes a silicone color coded tape for use. Supposedly it is UV resistant. |
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superdog
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Lebanon, PA
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said by battleop :There is some sort of colored electrical tape that is UV resistant. I have seen it used at many cell cites to color code coax. I don't know who made it or where to get it. 3M makes colored tape. It is used for marking purposes only. It is like 1/2 inch wide. I use it all the time. 
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nunya
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It's a good idea to put a couple of wraps around mastic. Otherwise, when it gets hot the "ooage" can creep and get all over anything that touches it (e.g. you).
3M Super 33+ is UV resistant.
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VariableARK
join:2003-03-17
USA | reply to shorthairedp
So should the paint keep it from oxidizing? |
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VariableARK
join:2003-03-17
USA | reply to VariableARK
Well, I had a box with a bad hole in it, so I covered it with mastic, I am just going to replace the whole damn thing anyways. What a waste of time that was! |
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AMD Phreak
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join:2003-12-14 | reply to VariableARK
So this is not being used to seal cables then?
I was recently out and came across a site that was painted. The painters painted everything, including the cable, tape, etc. |
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superdog
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| said by AMD Phreak :I was recently out and came across a site that was painted. The painters painted everything, including the cable, tape, etc. They did that because they were painters and not RF gurus. Most of the painters in my area are great guys, but they are all stoners. They think a great day at work is to burn a few and then paint all day. I was told "It helps to pass the time and makes a boring day fun".
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VariableARK
join:2003-03-17
USA | reply to AMD Phreak
not in this case it wasn't. But I abandoned that and am just putting in a new box, it isn't worth the hassle and possible future leaks. |
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AMD Phreak
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said by superdog :said by AMD Phreak :I was recently out and came across a site that was painted. The painters painted everything, including the cable, tape, etc. They did that because they were painters and not RF gurus. Most of the painters in my area are great guys, but they are all stoners. They think a great day at work is to burn a few and then paint all day. I was told "It helps to pass the time and makes a boring day fun". This is true. I met some painters once, they were touching up a hot am tower (powered off of course). They are insane.
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AMD Phreak
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said by VariableARK :not in this case it wasn't. But I abandoned that and am just putting in a new box, it isn't worth the hassle and possible future leaks. Ok, I am not even going to ask....  |
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j2sw
join:2006-05-02
Williamsport, IN | reply to VariableARK
We always put some super33 tape around the mastic. For the extra protection from elements and birds. They like to peck at it for nests. |
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