[Milsurplus] Lubing Connetors- Round 2

[J. Forster]

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.

-John

=================









>> On Apr 3, 2014, at 8:32 PM, "J. Forster" <jfor at quikus.com> wrote:
>>
>> Does anybody lube connetors and, if so, with what.
>>
>> My immediate oncern are the cirular Cannon types, used on the ARB,
>> MN-26,
>> RA-10, and other Benxix and similar gear.,
>>
>> The larger sizes are very hard to mate, even w/ clean contacts. And even
>> harder to unmate. The main issue is the pins and sokets, rather than the
>> shell Acme thread.
>>
>> Any wisdom or suggestions?
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> -John
>>
>> ================