[AMRadio] Dow Corning DC 4

[David Knepper]

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Valerie Hotzfeld" <Valerie at melges.com>
To: "'Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service'" 
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Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 11:28 AM
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Dow Corning DC 4


> You are probably looking for Dielectric Grease. We use it on our sailboat
> trailer connections. I found this link to where you can get it at the 
> retail
> level.
>
> <http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/LubriMatic/11755.html>
> http://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/LubriMatic/11755.html
>
> Good luck - NV9L
>
>
> Thank you,
> Valerie Hotzfeld
> Accounting Manager
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: amradio-bounces at mailman.qth.net [
> <mailto:amradio-bounces at mailman.qth.net>
> mailto:amradio-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Wilhite
> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 10:12 AM
> To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service
> Subject: Re: [AMRadio] Dow Corning DC 4
>
> That is what prompted me to look about for the Dow Corning product.  At 
> the
> local auto parts store they sell what the call bulb grease.  I purchased a
> packet some time back for a connector that I installed on my
> trailer and there was just enough for that one connector.   It is in a
> small packet like those sent with antennas.  There is no identification of
> what is contained in the packet so I decided to look for the DC 4
> alternative.  Not only that but they charge a lot of money for the small
> packets.
>
> I am guessing it is the same thing, but no one could tell me and I did not
> want to contaminate the connector should it not be compatible.
>
> Jim/W5JO
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>> Another alternative is to check with the parts department at a local
>> car dealership.  Ask the clerk that you are looking for the chemical
>> that is used in the sockets of the taillights, etc.
>>
>> This product is generally light brown in color and is used to prevent
>> moisture build-up in the sockets thus preventing corrosion.
>>
>
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