Salt air corrosion in electrical connections - how to prevent?
 

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

Salt air corrosion in electrical connections - how to prevent?
 

"JW" wrote in message
...
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.

Put grease on the connectors after they are made.

Salt air corrosion in electrical connections - how to prevent?
 

I have used petroleum jelly (vaseline) in situations like that.

"JW" wrote in message
...
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

Salt air corrosion in electrical connections - how to prevent?
 

"JW" wrote in message
...
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

Don't forget to only use tinned conductor cables as well as the grease !!
A monthly spray with CRC or whatever would be an easy approach as well.


--
Regards ........... Rheilly Phoull

Salt air corrosion in electrical connections - how to prevent?
 

"Rheilly Phoull" wrote in message
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"JW" wrote in message
...
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

Don't forget to only use tinned conductor cables as well as the grease !!
A monthly spray with CRC or whatever would be an easy approach as well.


--
Regards ........... Rheilly Phoull




Also, maybe add Rec.boats.electronics to your list of news groups, if you
haven't already!

L.

Salt air corrosion in electrical connections - how to prevent?
 

Charles Schuler wrote:

Put grease on the connectors after they are made.

And before they are made. For example, put a bit of white grease into
each blade pocket in the socket, and let the blade push it aside as you
push the plug into the socket.

Bill

Salt air corrosion in electrical connections - how to prevent?
 

"JW" wrote in message
...
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.