[TheForge] Cure for water damaged electrical stuff

[James Binnion]

It is intended to limit electrolytic corrosion of the connection. It will not keep the contacts from making electrical connection but will prevent water and road gunge (technical term) from creating a short circuit or causing the contacts to be eaten up by electrolytic corrosion.

Electrically conductive grease OTOH is for moving or rotating electrical connections to prevent/reduce arcing during motion.



On Nov 6, 2012, at 7:38 AM, Andrew Vida 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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