(58/64"), plus or minus 0.015 inch and a minimum wall thickness of 0.078 inch (5 b. A Rubber filled tape, similar to that specified in cabling (a) shall be applied over the jacket, with the plain side out, with an overlap of approximately 20% of the width of the tape. INNER JUTE SERVE: a. A single layer of 50 pound cutched jute shall be applied Scira ity, with a suitable right hand lay, over the taped jacket. ARMORING: a. An armor of galvanized steel wire 0.134 inch in diameter (No. 10 BWG) shall be applied spirally over the inner jute &® left hand lay, at degrees. The armor of the latest issue No. 8--235. serving, with uniform tension and an angle of approximately 20 wire shall meet all requirements of U.S.C.G. Master Specifications b. All joints in the armor wire shall be welded, and no weld shall be within twelve feet of another weld. All joints shall be thoroughly cleaned after welding by immersion in an acid bath, followed by immersion in molten zine (not tin). Joints so treated shall be capable of meeting all requirements for uniformity of coating specified for the original armor wire, as shall be determined by testing sample joints. OUTER JUTE SERVING: a. A single layer of 16/3 ply vacuum impreg- nated jute shall Es applied spirally over the armor with a right hand lay. The angle of lay shall not exceed 45 degrees. An application of hot compound composed of coal tar blended with a natural asphalt shall be applied over the armor and jute serve. The melting point of this compound shall be not less than 120°F as determined by the ball and ring test. The completed cable shall be treated with whitewash to prevent sticking. 18-3