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Dielectric Grease Use?

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Ramon from NC

12-05-2004 03:57:09




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Hi, I know you coat the outside of the battery connection but do you put it on the inside, replacing the metal to metal connection? Are there any other places on the tractor where you put dielectric grease? Thanks Ramon




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big fred

12-05-2004 13:22:09




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 Re: Dielectric Grease Use? in reply to Ramon from NC, 12-05-2004 03:57:09  
The only way it's going to act as an insulator on your battery connections is if you don't tighten your clamps. It's a sealant, and like any electrical sealant, it is intended to squeeze out of mechanical connections, providing air and moisture exclusion.



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KIP

12-05-2004 08:57:37




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 Re: Dielectric Grease Use? in reply to Ramon from NC, 12-05-2004 03:57:09  
We use Dow Corning #4 to prevent corrosion on exposed electrical connections, and inside Canon plugs to help keep humidity out, but it will insulate if you put it between battey posts and clamps.



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Rogl

12-05-2004 08:26:02




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 Re: Dielectric Grease Use? in reply to Ramon from NC, 12-05-2004 03:57:09  
Dielectric grease should be used on spark plug under boot for better insulation against water splash. It should never be used on battery terminal because it is an insulator. Use petroleum gelly externally to battery connections, do not interfere with metal to metal contacts.
Just my opinion, Rogl



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Dave in CT

12-05-2004 07:57:08




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 Re: Dielectric Grease Use? in reply to Ramon from NC, 12-05-2004 03:57:09  
Dielectric grease is neither an insulator nor a conductor. One intent of this is if you slobber some between fittings on seperate circuits, you don't wind up causing a short. I use it on any exposed electrical connection, inside and outside the fitting, to hold down corrosion. On the battery posts, the mechanical connection of the clamp will squeeze it out of the way to make your connection and the rest of the surface will be protected.

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riverbend

12-05-2004 07:28:21




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 Re: Dielectric Grease Use? in reply to Ramon from NC, 12-05-2004 03:57:09  
I think that the dielectric (silicone) grease is an insulator. I use a conductive grease, made for aluminum wiring, between the battery terminal and the cable clamp. Any decent hardware store will carry it.



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Mike ISW

12-05-2004 04:05:05




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 Re: Dielectric Grease Use? in reply to Ramon from NC, 12-05-2004 03:57:09  
I always put a dab in the spark plug wire boots. Helps to lubricate and they"ll come off easier when needed.



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