In a message dated 4/13/03 6:20:55 AM, RAlanen@AOL.COM writes: << . . . use Dielectric Grease for keeping electrical connections from corroding. It also enhances the electrical conductivity of a connection. . . .
. . . For cleaning corroded connectors I've had some success with liquid flux for soldering. Dip the connectors in the bottle for a few minutes (best method) or brush on with a small brush (not as efficient). >> Frank, my man, this is utter nonsense. Firstly, a DIELECTRIC is a NONCONDUCTOR so dielectric grease cannot enhance the conduction of anything. Thank God for that. I thought that perhaps you were mistakenly referring to a conducting grease such as Conduto-Lube, but I am quite certain that is not the case. Secondly, instructing an apparent neophyte to dip an electrical connector into liquid flux without telling them to neutralize it afterwards is not a very kind thing to do. George |
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