Weather Boots no longer required

[RandallA]

I found this today in the Tech Portal. Weather boots are no longer required for Dish Network installations. I don't know if this is good but don't complain if you installer didn't install the weather boots outside.

 

[harshness]

Weather boots are one of those "damned if you do, damned if you don't" kinda things. The problem is that while they usually keep moisture out, they always keep moisture in.

 

[downriver]

Our local c-band installer says use Dielectric Grease.

 

[Mike500]

Forget the torque wrench. Just run the nut down and apply just a little more pressure.

Silicone grease, 100% non-handining, should be applied right on the tip of the center conductor. None is needed om the nut threads. The part most vulnerable to galvanic corrosion is the center conductor and socket. To avoid the "air gap," the center white foam dielectric must stick into the center ferule at the botom of the nut. As Londoners say, "MIND THE GAP!"

Place the connection horizontal. Any moisture that gets in runs out.

Personally, for high end installs, everything goes into a weatherproof boxm with bottom entries and exits. The cable and telephone companies learned this a long time ago.

 

[Liquidforce88]

I just personally try to put as many ground blocks as possible inside.

 

[RandallA]

"Personally, for high end installs, everything goes into a weatherproof boxm with bottom entries and exits. The cable and telephone companies learned this a long time ago"

I'm not an installer but this is what I've done at home. I don't leave any connection or switch in the open.

 

[whatchel1]

Gasketed F-56

Use the F-56 that has the gasket and silicone dielectric already in them. They are a little gooie but work well.