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On Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:17:06 -0000, "Bob Lucas" wrote:


"David H" wrote in message
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A pair of F connectors, an F-to-F barrel coupler and some
self-amalgamating tape (you must stretch it whilst wrapping it round
the connectors/cable) will allow you to connect a fresh bit of cable
to
it to extend the cable indoors again.

If you don't want to use it immediately, you should seal the end of
the
dangling cable now (self-amalgamating tape is best, a big dollop of
vaseline and cling film second best) to prevent water ingress, which
would render it useless for future use.

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Paul Martin

Hello,

Forgive me being a complete novice, but is "self-amalgamating" tape
the plasticky-type stuff freely available (even on market stalls) or
is it that cloth-based stuff of yesteryear, usually black; or is it
something else and where do you get it from?

David


No. Self-amalgamating tape is a special product, which is very
different from gaffer or duck tape - or PVC or fabric-based insulating
tape.

It is available from Maplin (£6.99 for 19mm x 10 metres), Screwfix
(£2.99 for 19mm x 10 metres) and other retailers. (See
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?... urce=15&SD=Y
and www.screwfix.com).

As the name suggests, the layers merge together to create the waterproof
seal that is essential for outdoor electrical and satellite connections.

There is a very similar product sold for repairing rubber water hoses in cars called "Hose Repair
Bandage"
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Cheers

Nigel Barker
Live from the sunny Cote d'Azur