On Sun, 07 Dec 2014 11:27:01 -0500, "(PeteCresswell)"
wrote:

I've got a few IP cameras down at the New Jersey shore where they are
subject to the typical marine environment.

You're the second person to mention salt water on this group lately.

Years ago I visited a non-close friend who lived near the Mediterranean,
and he took me sailing on his boat. Very nice of him, and I thanked
him a lot.

I wrapped my new digital camera in a plastic bag and wouldnt' take it
out of the bag, until we got in the car and went inland, I couldnt' tell
how far. Later I realized he was annoyed that I hadn't taken pictures
on the boat, with him iirc wearing his captain's hat.

I told him I was afraid of the salt sea air, but he denied it did
damage, or much damage, I forget. It's so good to know the two of
you think or even know that it does.

I used to have a seawater aquarium, and I'd find lots of salt on the
outside of the walls, all the way down to the table, and on the table.
I should have mentioned that to him. He died a few years ago.


Even the indoor connections are eventually affected.

Been using some stuff from Radio Shack (two cans: "DeOxit DN5" to clean
and "DeOxit GN5" to condition/protect after cleaning).

I use one of those, probably the first.

I use it on the RJ45 plugs and the RJ45 receptacles - which are
sometimes visibly blackened by the time a problem surfaces.

It works, but the cans are very small (14g net) and the stuff's not
cheap.

Anybody got an alternative that comes in larger containers?

Have you tried mouser.com or dot something.