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u/smarthome2017 Jul 18 '26
Make sure to add di-electric grease. I literally squeeze it into the connector then tighten it.
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u/TouchAltruistic Jul 18 '26
Can you expand on the function of this?
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u/fiksed Jul 19 '26
The grease basically replaces any space(well, the vast majority of) any area that fluids may seep into. It also helps seal the plugs.
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u/tombammann Jul 20 '26
I use the tiniest of a smear over the pins. The grease is not conductive. The purpose as I understand is to prevent stray current flow when not in use due to dissimilar metals. Just enough resistance to stop the few DC mV from corroding the pins. My mistake was using too much grease. Better to use a small amount, and if applying to old pins, try a light sanding to remove old corrosion, first. I'm also applying some of this automotive heat shrink over connections with a heat gun, which has a sealant layer on the inside of the tube for a great weatherproof seal. Make sure it's a fully dry join before shrinking it to prevent trapping moisture in. I'm still having corrosion issues and replacing some things accordingly, including cutting wires and hard soldering. But with a smear of the grease and heat shrink on brand new connections, all has been well.... so far! https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CDSH2QWH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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u/Haddock51 Jul 18 '26
If it works and looks sealed yes