"JW" wrote in message
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Hi all, I'm having a problem with corrosion in electrical connectors
in a
marine application (my boat located in the Atlantic); the connectors
are
located in free air, not under water or anything. Does anyone know of
a
treatment I can apply to the connector's contacts to prevent this from
happening permanently? If not permanently, perhaps some kind of
substance
I can apply on a scheduled basis? I'd rather not seal the connectors,
as
some times I need to replace parts which include the wired connector
to
the device.

Thanks for any help or insights!

JW

If you don't seal the connection, it will get wet.

You can prevent this becoming a large problem. After each outing open
the connectors and blow them dry with a hair dryer. This will prevent
corrosion.

Before each outing open the connectors and blow them dry with a hair
dryer. This will prevent you being over the horizon without radio,
lights and engine.

Heat shrink tubing comes in many varieties and sizes. The simplest is
water resistant and will require a knife to open. The waterproof type,
with a thick tarry substance inside, is a mess to remove.