moffl
join:2005-02-28
Prince Albert, SK | dielectric grease or silicone grease
has anyone used this stuff for waterproofing connections |
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Airplane777
join:2004-06-20
1 edit | I recently put a bunch of dielectric grease on some outdoor flood light recepticals, to keep the water away from the AC contacts. Seems to be working pretty good. Bought it from Action Auto.
I'll use it on RJ45 connectors used outdoors, when I get things going.
I don't know how the silicone will work as far as electrical conductivity. |
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robbin
Premium,MVM
join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX
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The stuff I use is silicone dielectric grease. I would not say that it waterproofs. It's more of a contact protector, corrosion inhibitor, moisture displacer and lubricant. I think it does help but it is kind of messy. If you "fill up" a connector most of it will run out in the summer temps we have here in Texas although there is still a coating left which was all that was needed in the first place. I use it in all of my exterior RJ45 connections.
The stuff works great on all electrical connections. I use it on all of my light bulbs in the house now -- not just exterior. They don't get stuck and hard to get out like they sometimes do otherwise. I put a little in electrical connections in my old truck when I am doing something to the electrical. Works great on spark plug boots to both help get them on and to prevent them from seizing where you ruin them trying to get them back off.
There are many good reasons to use it. If I needed to waterproof a connection I would still use it but wouldn't expect it to do the waterproofiong. |
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moffl
join:2005-02-28
Prince Albert, SK | reply to moffl
i would of course use the rubber tape covered by electrical tape in conjuntion with the above |
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therapy187
join:2004-08-18
Salem, IL
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We use this:
STUF - dielectric water proofing filler, then wrap with 3M rubber sealing tape then 3M electrical tape.
»www.universal-radio.com/catalog/···218.html |
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SipSizzurp
Fo' Shizzle
Premium
join:2005-12-28
Hilo, HI
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said by moffl  :i would of course use the rubber tape covered by electrical tape in conjuntion with the above Actually, I believe that the rubber and black tape by itself is pretty much industry standard for outdoor connectors. Do a visual inspection every 2 years and re-apply as necesssary.
Edit - A couple of black wire-ties around the outer layer of black tape gives an exra year before the Black tape dries out so bad that you must replace it anyway. |
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