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.

Re: Cleaning electrical connections.
 

radio shack has a cleaner for contacts. works great then spray with a sealer or even a clearcoat.

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?

Re: Cleaning electrical connections.
 

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!

Re: Cleaning electrical connections.
 

Thanks RedDog.

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.

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