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Old 02-18-2005, 05:17 PM
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Default Cleaning electrical connections.

Hi,

I am having some problems with electrical leakdown on my boat.

I have traced the circuit that i believe to be the problem and have come across some dodgy looking block connectors behind the dashboard.

Whats the best way of cleaning the connectors up and what can i put on them to prevent further corrosion?

Thanks.
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Old 02-18-2005, 05:32 PM
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Default Re: Cleaning electrical connections.

radio shack has a cleaner for contacts. works great then spray with a sealer or even a clearcoat.
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Default Re: Cleaning electrical connections.

Thanks Scott.

Im in the UK and we dont have a radio shack. Do you remember what the product is called?
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CRC electrical contact cleaner and then a wire brush. Dielectric or lithiun grease will protect from further corrosion. Make sure the cleaner dries well before current is applied ... is is highly volatile!
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Thanks RedDog.
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Default Re: Cleaning electrical connections.

Ther are two others to look at--CorrosionX and BoeShield--excellent products if you can get them. Both originally developed for aircraft industry and both have websites.
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Default Re: Cleaning electrical connections.

I have used brake cleaner too in a pinch when I didn't have contact cleaner.....wire brush and your good again. Ditto to the corrosion X, good stuff
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