[Spridgets] Dielectric grease when and where to use it.

[tncarnut1]

I use it on electrical connectors (when I think about it). It helps keep moisture out and corrosion away.

 - David


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From: Linda Grunthaner via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Date:04/19/2015  2:00 PM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: Spridget list <Spridgets at autox.team.net> 
Subject: [Spridgets] Dielectric grease when and where to use it. 

List,
I was reading another forum and a suggestion was made to a driver to use dielectric grease. I've heard of it and wanted to know more. As it appears it keeps water out and better contact? Is this what we would use to reduce oxidation? Can it be applied to metal?

I looked at this youtube and it appears it is only to be uses on the rubber areas to prevent water from entering and for easy removal. But then I read a searched boat forum and another guy seems to use it everywhere. I'm very confused now and this group is the only one I trust ....wink

Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuKAmaIkA-U

Boat Forum 
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-q/117800-dielectric-grease-electrical-connectors.html

This guy named Wobble 2nd to last post states this:
"I use it on all connectors, battery terminals, ab switches etc.

I have also been putting some in the end of crimp type connectors before putting the wire in. Not as good as soldering and shrink wrap, but haven't had problems with this method either.

Thanks formula 31, I will be inspecting my trim sender/limit switches and filling them with it also this winter.

Amazing stuff.

we fill the spark plug caps on our 4-wheelers with it along with all other connectors."

Can someone explain what I am missing?
Thanks Lin
62 Sprite 
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