this is what I love about this list. Jim > In the case of connectors with very low contact pressure other types of > protective lubricants should be used containing polyphenyl ether. > > Larry A. > > > > >> On Wed, Mar 5, 2014 at 4:20 PM, Steve Cotsford <cotsford@aol.com> wrote: >> >> Don't lose sight of the fact that dielectric grease does not conduct >> electricity and this needs to be remembered when applying it. Yes its >> good stuff to use to prevent corrosion from forming but it must not form a >> layer between parts that have to conduct electricity to each other. >> >> Steve >> >>> On Mar 5, 2014, at 3:08 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>> >>> You need to find a local electrical supply house, most will sell to the >>> public. >>> >>> Stuart >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf >> Of >>> TJ Hemrick >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 11:52 AM >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> Subject: Dielectric grease >>> >>>> >>>> Anyone know a good (commonly available/local) outfit that would sell a >>> larger size tube/tub of dielectric grease? I just got my new front turn >>> light sockets (4), and I intend to pack them full of compound to keep the >>> salt air and occasional hurricane winds from driving anything onto my >>> contacts. Those little squeeze packs they sell @ the counter at the >> FLAPS >>> just ain't gonna cut it. If I must do Amazon or otherwise I will but >> it'd >>> be nice to just get some locally. Not too many that kind of place >> 'round >>> here. FWIW, I brought my starter to the local starter & alternator >>> "specialist". After about 20 seconds, the proprietor, whom I'll call >>> "Jethro" says, "Nope, I don't wanna work on dat" and walked away... The >>> 80's vintage GM station wagon, always parked in the bay, and set up for >> the >>> drag strip should have been a sign... I get it now... Just wondering if >>> anyone has bumped into it at a chain store, or otherwise. >>> >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> TJ= >> |
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