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| The tape uses no glue but sticks to itself when stretched and overlapped. Getting the plastic backing off can be a pain so here's the secret: make a scissor cut halfway across the tape about 10 mm from the end (enough for you to get a grip of it). Pull the tab thus formed and the plastic will peel away from the rubber. Easy when you know how! |
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| Sealing connections It's important to seal the LNB connection against moisture. Begin by cutting a piece of self-amalgamating tape. 150 mm is usually enough but, for a beginner, take 180 mm. Peel the plastic backing off the rubber tape. Hold the end of the tape against the cable, away from the "F" connector with one hand and stretch the tape with the other hand. The idea is to stretch it to twice its normal length as you turn it around the cable towards the LNB. |
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| Continue to stretch and turn it until the "F" connector AND the exposed LNB connector thread is covered. Maintain that stretching tension all the time. Order page Warning: we recommend putting silicone grease inside the "F" plug to keep condensation out. But if you get grease on the tape IT WILL NOT BOND to itself. |
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| Stretch and turn the tape back down the cable so it bonds to itself. Cut off any excess tape. Order page |
Other uses for S-A tape Caravan/camping You can protect the cable from frequent handling by fitting a push-on adapter to the 'F' plug and binding it with tape to form a "handle". |
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| Start the tape about 40mm from the plug. |
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| Stretch and wind until the 'F' plug nut is covered then continue back down the cable. |
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| Repeat until sufficient thickness is achieved. The result will be a flexible "handle" that will protect the cable. |
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Cycling |
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| Apply the tape to bicycle handlebars to give an amazingly soft non-slip grip. If the tape is a little sticky to begin with, apply talcum powder. Build up the layers to give you the exact grip that you need. Also works on shopping trolleys, wheelchairs etc. Order page |
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Walking |
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| Apply the tape to walking sticks, umbrellas and anything else where you need a soft non-slip grip. It will never slip off (but you can remove it with a sharp knife). If the tape is a little sticky to begin with, apply talcum powder. Build up the layers to give you the exact grip that you need. Order page |
| If you have any other uses, please let us know! |
