daverclasper Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Hi. Does anyone know of one (or alternative). Thought it would be a good idea, for lasting protection of electrical connections. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 any spray protection wax or grease will do it. I buy cheap toolstation spray wax protection stuff for just that. And spraying on bumpers over the winter... and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted January 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Thanks Clive. I have some motor bike chain grease in aerosol that I could use. Just wondered, if it may insulate, rather than conduct, or if that even matters?. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 It won't alter the connection. The connectors physically tough, so no grease etc will get in actual contact bit, but will =surround it keeping air/moisture off. Must say, I do like chain lube as well. Very good for locks and window mechanisms. Just feels a bit sticky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 A chain lube that had graphite it it might not be so clever! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.vitesse Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 The grease has not to conducted, so as John pointed out graphite may be a problem! I agree with Clive, a wax spray should be alright. But remember to clean any connections before hand. I have used a clear wax spray in the 1970's on an every day Triumph and it did provide protection for the electrical system. As interest, ML grease and vaseline were used until silicon grease appeared in the 1960's to protect electrical plugs and sockets. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 due to the corrosion on trucks we use a Tectyl wax on all assembled terminals , (ie not before assy, ) that worked ok and was used from 1967 till closure in 93 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 WD40's original property was "Water Dispersal Preparation no.40". Why not use that? I recall a motorshow demonstration of a dizzie running under a spray of water and still providing sparks, "Thanks to WD40!" But it could have been a trick. I expect Pete remembers Denso Tape, that used to be used to wrap leaf springs. It used to be sacking, impregnated with stiff grease, and might be covered by natty leather gaiters to keep out road dirt (as if!). Also used to seal underground cables. Still available in modern forms: https://denso-tape.co.uk/ I'm found of self-amalgamating tape, double sided, that is good at sealing electrical connections that are exposed to road wetness. There are all shapes and sizes, but mostly black. https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/adhesives-sealants-tapes/tapes/self-amalgamating-tapes/ John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted January 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 I was thinking grease is more "fit and forget". D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 17, 2019 Report Share Posted January 17, 2019 Squirt-squirt. Forget. Grease, gets everywhere, wash hands, Twice. Won't forget it. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 best thing about aerosol cans be it grease ,wax, paint . glues or deodorant without glasses on you get an handfull or eyefull as its always pointing ......... . .the wrong way pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 I'll agree with that, Waxoyl tastes horrible. Next time I won't find the groove in the cap by feel, so I can see that it's facing away and not towards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 23 hours ago, JohnD said: WD40's original property was "Water Dispersal Preparation no.40". Why not use that? John - Wonder when happened to WD1-WD39? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 The rumour is that they were previous attempts. I reckon wd22 just didn't sound as good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 You squirted the can - into your face?????????? Grinders, welders, etc. throw things in random directions. Spray cans where they are pointing. Should go to specsavers, I think! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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