Protecting Electrical Connections

[wintersteelhead]

My boat spends one/two days a week in the big blue (thanks for the phrase SWEDE). What can i apply to my electrical connections to keep them from oxidizing/corroding? My detachable lights, downrigger connections, and even my finder/GPS are showing signs of the nasty blue corrosion.

[G-Man]

WD-40 and petroleum jelly were the old standbys for keeping connections corrosion free. I've been using the Liquid Wrench Heavy Duty Silicone Spray and it's done the job for me. I particularly like the fact that once it has dried, it isn't oily or greasy and also works great on zippers and canvas snaps. One thing to remember with any corrosion prevention treatment, they need to be applied at regular intervals to be effective.

[swedefish4life1]

DO NOT USE WD-40 unless a one shot deal to lossen or fix on a now get it done deal= it pulls all the dust an dirt and more RIGHT To IT!!!:-$

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My boat spends one/two days a week in the big blue (thanks for the phrase SWEDE). What can i apply to my electrical connections to keep them from oxidizing/corroding? My detachable lights, downrigger connections, and even my finder/GPS are showing signs of the nasty blue corrosion.

Use Di-Electric grease. It's expensive but well worth the investment. You can buy it at any auto supply store.

[wintersteelhead]

I appreciate the help from my fellow die-hards. Thanks.

[Gisteppo]

Two things actually.

Dielectric grease is the thing to use on connections.

Also, most shops will have a spray that is used to protect the whole of the parts under an outboard cowling in salt water. Its essentially a clear coat that keeps everyone nice and salt-proofed. Always a nice piece of insurance.

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