> > OK Don wrote: > > > > What's the difference between dielectric grease and axle (or > > any other kind) grease?
Not sure. I think dielectric has predictable insulating characteristics and other grease is just largely insulating. Also, all the dielectric grease I have seen is non-petroleum so less trouble on rubber, etc. > > How does applying an insulator improve an electrical connection? > G wrote: > Dielectric grease seals out moisture and preserves the > connection. thus retards corrosion. I think it more that it keep the air - and oxygen - out. No oxygen, no oxidation. > Vaseline also works on battery terminals, but it doesn't have > the staying power of dielectric grease. I have been using wheel bearing or axle grease on battery terminals for decades and it is rare to see any corrosion on any terminal. I also use it on pretty much any electrical joint. I fill crimp terminals before crimping, slather it on lamp sockets, coat the pins and sockets on plug connections. I use it on anything from 115 VAC light bulb threads to mic level audio (mV). I have never had any problem with any connections treated with "plain" grease. In some high heat situations (say, headlight sockets) the grease doesn't fair so well long term and will get dry and crusty. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
