[TheForge] Cure for water damaged electrical stuff

[Ben Barrett]

That's the idea, yep (conductive grease)—it's very handy to use when you
want twisted wires to work better.
I'm not sure how durable it is, feels like a "light grease" to my fingers.
Never had it exposed to the elements.
see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dielectric_grease (Silicone grease
redirect) for additional general info

Ben


On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 7:38 AM, Andrew Vida <osan at netlabs.net> wrote:

> You just prompted a question:  Autoparts stores sell "dielectic grease"
> for the electrical fittings for tow hitches.  my possibly flawed
> understanding is that the grease conducts current.  If that is to, they
> why is it called "dielectric"?  Anyone?
>
> On 11/6/2012 7:27 AM, Ron Childers wrote:
> > The cure for water damaged motors, electronics etc is Corrosion Block.
> > Hose the motor with fresh water, blow it out dry and spray copious
> > amounts of Corrosion Block in and through it, make sure it turns and
> > plug it in. The CB is dielectric and won't cause a short. There are
> > probably other products as good but daughter has it in her marina for
> > salt water problems with boats. Electronics, ignition connections and
> > rust problems.
> >
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