Date:         Wed, 17 Sep 2003 07:54:39 -0700
Reply-To:     Kevin Mulligan <mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Kevin Mulligan <mulligan_kevin@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Main Battery Installation: Grease or Coat Terminals?
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I've got a new Interstate battery to install as the
main battery in my 90 camper and am wondering if I
should do anything to the terminals other than hook
them up to the battery leads.

Stupid question, I know, but in the past I've seen
batteries that 1) had their terminals greased
(Vaseline?), 2) had the connection spray-coated with
some sort of clear lacquer-like substance (I even
bought some of this stuff once, but was later told it
would do more harm than good), and 3) had no grease or
coating, but simply a felt washer placed on the
terminals before connecting the battery leads.

Any opinions on this? I assume all these techniques
are aimed at preventing corrosion to the battery
leads. I've cleaned out the battery compartment and
even touched up some minor surface rust; otherwise
everything else looks good to go.

- Kevin

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