Switch gear grease ?

[lloydie]

My switch gear is playing up and it's due a strip and clean ,
What grease is to be used on the contacts in the switch?

[Varastorm]

Dielectric grease, Lloydie

Dielectric grease is a non-conductive, silicone-based grease that's designed to seal out moisture and prevent corrosion on electrical connectors.

It also disrupts the flow of electrical current, which makes it good for lubricating and sealing the rubber parts of electrical connectors.

It's commonly used in automotive spark plug wires, recreational and utility vehicles, and electrical systems in aircraft.

I copied the above BTW.

[lloydie]

Thank you , I'll see if halford has it [THUMBS UP SIGN]

[Pete.L]

Or Boots
I use Vaseline in low temperature areas and the Mrs always has some in the bathroom

[Watty]

KY Lloydie! I'm sure you can lay your hands on some

[fabiostar]

Or Boots
I use Vaseline in low temperature areas and the Mrs always has some in the bathroom

lol oh thats just waiting to be fixed lol

[lloydie]

KY Lloydie! I'm sure you can lay your hands on some

That I do have , :-)

[lloydie]

Or Boots
I use Vaseline in low temperature areas and the Mrs always has some in the bathroom

That seams like the best option and cheaper too :thanks Pete:

[sirch345]

If your memory is good you'll remember me having trouble with my ignition switch on the Storm
I tried using Vaseline, but it played up again after a few months. I then used Caig DeoxIt gold on the ignition switch contacts.
So far touch wood I've not experienced any further problems yet, but we have been in the warmer weather period, so winter will be the real test with the damper climate we get down here in Cornwall.

This is what I bought:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caig-DeoxIT-G ... 5b049bcecd

Chris.

[lloydie]

Thank you , just ordered it :thumb up:

[Pete.L]

This is what I bought:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caig-DeoxIT-G ... 5b049bcecd

"Caig DeoxIT Gold Contact Cleaning Fluid

DeoxIT® GOLD is a unique conditioning solution that improves conductivity and provides long-lasting protection on gold, base metals and other precious metal contacts and connections (gold, silver, rhodium, copper, bronze, nickel, etc.).

Use on plated connectors, contacts and metal surfaces for maximum performance and protection. Recommended for critical applications where only slight cleaning action is necessary. If the surface looks clean, applying DeoxIT contact cleaner first is usually not necessary. DeoxIT® GOLD is designed to dissolve small amounts of oxidation. Apply DeoxIT® GOLD after DeoxIT® contact cleaner on plated metal surfaces."

Sounds like the biz Chris