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General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: Observer on June 24, 2021, 09:01:35 PM

Title: Electrically Conductive Marine Grease?
Post by: Observer on June 24, 2021, 09:01:35 PM
Salt water fisherman here that takes trips out of San Diego and out in the open ocean for days at a time.

I've started picking up things like headlamps for night fishing, and other electronics with Li-Ion batteries and chargers for said electrical devices.  Looking for a grease that can provide some corrosion resistance without adding significant series resistance on the metal contacts, but Google searches have not turned up many leads. 

Any products that work for this application, or by definition, grease/oil and conductivity are not physically possible? 

Thanks.
Title: Re: Electrically Conductive Marine Grease?
Post by: handi2 on June 24, 2021, 09:15:59 PM
Super Lube grease.
Title: Re: Electrically Conductive Marine Grease?
Post by: Wompus Cat on June 24, 2021, 09:19:21 PM
I think what you want is Di-Electric Grease . Just Google that
Title: Re: Electrically Conductive Marine Grease?
Post by: PacRat on June 24, 2021, 09:27:31 PM
I would give DeoxIT FaderLube a whirl. It works wonders in electronics.

https://www.techni-tool.com/product/218CH046-F100L-L2C?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tCGBhCLARIsABJGmZ5EMBjmuyMXdXRCUugOvT7KyfKEXKP-WcKiCMMDUTmL5_1JD9FfKp0aAo2FEALw_wcB

-Mike
Title: Re: Electrically Conductive Marine Grease?
Post by: Observer on June 24, 2021, 09:47:20 PM
Quote from: PacRat on June 24, 2021, 09:27:31 PM
I would give DeoxIT FaderLube a whirl. It works wonders in electronics.

https://www.techni-tool.com/product/218CH046-F100L-L2C?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tCGBhCLARIsABJGmZ5EMBjmuyMXdXRCUugOvT7KyfKEXKP-WcKiCMMDUTmL5_1JD9FfKp0aAo2FEALw_wcB

-Mike


Thanks Mike.

From the link description, the "Fader" product line is "not for metal contacts/connectors".  But, Caig Labs (manufacturer of this product) seems to offer other options and definitely points me to the right direction.

Very Helpful. 
Thank You.

Title: Re: Electrically Conductive Marine Grease?
Post by: Observer on June 24, 2021, 09:50:05 PM
Quote from: Wompus Cat on June 24, 2021, 09:19:21 PM
I think what you want is Di-Electric Grease . Just Google that

I've looked into dielectric grease, and it's great for non-electrical applications...

https://www.farmandfleet.com/blog/what-is-dielectric-grease/

"The grease does not conduct electricity, so it shouldn't be applied directly to the mating surfaces (pins and sockets) of an electrical connection."
Title: Re: Electrically Conductive Marine Grease?
Post by: Observer on June 24, 2021, 09:56:16 PM
Quote from: handi2 on June 24, 2021, 09:15:59 PM
Super Lube grease.

This appears to be a general all purpose grease mostly used for anti-friction and protection applications.  It is dielectric based, and does not specifically call out conductivity in general marketing or the technical data sheet.
Title: Re: Electrically Conductive Marine Grease?
Post by: Wompus Cat on June 24, 2021, 10:02:00 PM
Quote from: Observer on June 24, 2021, 09:50:05 PM
Quote from: Wompus Cat on June 24, 2021, 09:19:21 PM
I think what you want is Di-Electric Grease . Just Google that

I've looked into dielectric grease, and it's great for non-electrical applications...

https://www.farmandfleet.com/blog/what-is-dielectric-grease/

"The grease does not conduct electricity, so it shouldn't be applied directly to the mating surfaces (pins and sockets) of an electrical connection."



You use Di-Electric Grease around the socket or electrical circuit Connector to seal out Moisture, Not to improve or interrupt current .
I use it on Car Batteries ,Plug Connections ,etc.
Might want to use another product on the actual Terminal connections yes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae1-kE54VZk
Title: Re: Electrically Conductive Marine Grease?
Post by: PacRat on June 24, 2021, 11:55:35 PM
I didn't realize the Fader Lube isn't recommended for metal. I was just thinking the Fader Lube would leave a thicker protective coating. I use Deoxit D5 contact cleaner because it leaves a film of lubricant but it's very thin.

Hear's another product worth looking at:
https://www.autocareparts.com/products/caig-deoxit-shield-brush-applicator-s100l-2db-7-4-ml?variant=32353898790994&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic

-Mike