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Old 07-07-2016, 10:33 AM   #16
Carl n Susan
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quote:Originally posted by rohrmann

....You need to be cautious using dielectric grease on contacts,especially 12 volt connections. Dielectric grease is an insulating grease, so a conducting grease would be a better choice...
Interesting information. But Googling "Dielectric Grease Types" disclosed some difference of opinion. This article argues the metal in "conductive" Dielectric Grease is too little to be of value and may actually damage the connection depending on the metal types being connected.

http://www.w8ji.com/dielectric_grease_vs_conductive_grease.htm
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