Cleaning electrical connections.
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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.
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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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!
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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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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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