Di electric grease?

[Dez]

I hear the Americans taking about using this sort of grease for their connections. Is this used here or do we call it something else?

 

[BAZMick]

I had the same idea for this year to combat the Qld summer storms. I'll ask my mate tomorrow who's and electronics guru and lives in Mackay.

 

[Katekate]

you can get it at repco and similar places, but its a bit expensive. a lot of 4WD guys will put it in all their connections to keep water out.

I got this one https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Permate...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[darylc]

I don't use it, and after many many years doing this I've only had maybe 2 or 3 single pins get corroded. Sounds messy stuff...

 

[David_AVD]

I use weatherproof connectors so haven't had the need for it.

 

[TerryK]

I have had electrical connections outside for the most part during all seasons. I've not used anything like this and so far I recall only replacing a single connector which rusted more than corroded. I would think that waterproof connectors would be a better solution.

 

[uncledan]

I used on every connector last year. Messy stuff... will never use again. It helps with water intrusion but also absorbs dust/dirt.. All of my connections have a paste of dielectric grease and dirt..

 

[Dez]

I have waterproof connectors so maybe I will give it a miss

 

[ryanatunlock]

I'm giving this a go: https://www.jaycar.com.au/liquid-electrical-tape-tube-black/p/NM2836

 

[Stkilda123]

Don't they mean this ? https://www.jaycar.com.au/conductive-carbon-grease-50g/p/NA1034
I use it if i'm connecting 50 lot pixels together

 

[TerryK]

I would be hard pressed to suggest the Jaycar Conductive Grease. Other than being messy, if it migrates away from its original point of use you may find it has created a high resistance path between connections.

Both Jaycar products and the mentioned Permatex all have their uses. In industry I've used numerous electrical products in paste/liquid form and their common factor is the additional aggravation during repairs or when they get smeared somewhere one does not want or can't have them.

 

[marmalade]

..agree. I've used deg on exposed outdoor (non waterproof) connectors successfully for 3 consecutive years. It certainly helps stop corrosion, but collects every piece of dust,dirt,insect in the vicinity. Having said that, without it the connectors would have been useless by now.

It's typically designed to be used in sealed items (switch contacts, wipers, slip rings etc) but does have it's uses when no alternative is available and are going to change the connectors at a later date.