[ARC5] [Milsurplus] Lubing Connetors- Round 2

[Mike Hanz]

Sorry, wrong link for the Nye lube - this is the right one:  
http://www.lubekits.com/?load=films

On 4/4/2014 9:15 AM, Mike Hanz wrote:
> I like the Nye Lubricant products, John.  Order the hobby kit at 
> http://www.lubekits.com/?load=hobby and you'll be fixed for quite a 
> while.
>
> Miller-Stephenson also makes a good product - 
> http://www.miller-stephenson.com/products/connector_lubricants.aspx - 
> but I don't know where to get a small quantity.
>
>     73,
>  - Mike
>
> On 4/4/2014 8:51 AM, J. Forster wrote:
>> I've had several suggestions to use a silicone grease. I'm not so sure.
>>
>> Consider where a connector can bind up:
>>
>> The outer Acme [square] thread - silicone grease or perhaps Lubriplate
>> would be fine here, IMO. In fact I've cleaned something greasy off old
>> connectors, especially those with a fine thread, like MS. I'm good w/
>> this.
>>
>> The mating shells - There is usually enough clearance so binding is 
>> not an
>> issue. ie: Don't use bent/deformed connectors.
>>
>> The pins & sockets- This is the crux of the matter, IMO. I'm loath to 
>> use
>> silicone grease here, because this is current-carrying hardware. I'm
>> concerned that the silicone grease will impair the conductivity of the
>> connection and, if so, silicone grease is very hard to remove.
>>
>> For the last issue, what do people think of tuner cleaner/lube? It is
>> basically mineral oil and a solvent as a thinner. Worst case, it can be
>> removed pretty easily.
>>
>