Re: [alfa] Re: grounds/dielectric grease

[Mark Denovich <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul Bayly wrote:

> I use dielectric grease to coat electrical connections including battery
> posts and ground points, but only AFTER they are assembled.  Dielectric
> grease is an insulator so I wouldn't be putting it in the electrical path.
Actually, it's pretty much made for use on assembly.  It doesn't seem to 
inhibit metal-to-metal contact when you reassemble, and protects what 
isn't in contact.

I couldn't find a definitive source to back me up (the Permatex website 
doesn't seem to have the techincal datasheet availible), but if you 
search google you'll find hundreds of websites that advocate usage on 
assembly.   I've certainly never had a problem using it, in cars or 
computers.   According to one of the websites I've found it works great 
for waterproofing boots too!

--Mark
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