[Shotimes] telecom gel: crappy SHO electrical connectors (cruise control cut off switch)

[Paul Nimz]

Soldering is for sure good but it is not necessary.  I use crimp connectors or
wire nuts if I ever want to disassemble the connection.

Before crimping just dip the wires in some of that corrosion inhibiting stuff
and heat shrink.  I like Kopper Koat by Thomas and Betts.

Paul




On 8/4/2005 7:01:06 AM, Zach Leahy (leahyz@gmail.com) wrote:
> It's probably some form of a dielectric grease.  It wil keep water out
> of the connections, but does not transfer power from one terminal to
> another (usually not at least).  It would not hurt to use it on
> connectors to prevent water intrusion.
>
> The soldering was the way to go.  Crimp together stuff is usually
> asking for a problem.  I use some of the crimp stuff, but if it is at
> all important, soldering is the right way.
>
> Z
>
> On 8/4/05, Al & Angela <aa4jc1@netzero.com> wrote:
> > What's
> up Everyone,
> >
> > I
> didn't want to respond to the ATX cruise switch (brake fluid problem).
> > So I hope you all don't
> mind a new topic.
> >
> > I use to work in telecom and I would notice a clear gel like substance
> that
> > the junction boxes would have in the receptacle ports (phone jacks).
> >
> > I wonder if that stuff would help keep water/brake fluid and anything
> else
> > from shorting the electrical connectors on the SHO?
> >
> > Just a thought
> >
> > **back on the cruise cut off**
> > I soldered my cruise connector in place due to mine being melted :).