conductive gel
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conductive gel
I have some connections in my engine bay that I would like to protect and also see if I can give them more connectivity. Is there a gel out there that does this? I remember seeing some on other parts, but I dont know where to get it. These connectors just seem to flimsy of a way to make a connection. Any suggestions on this?
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I don't know of such a thing, but to me it makes no sense to use it. If you have two connectors that aren't mating properly then you need to replace the connectors. Some connections use a silicone dielectric (which is the exact opposite) to fill in the microscopic pits and grooves of conductors to prevent air from being trapped in those pits and hence corrosion. What do you mean they seem too flimsy? Do the connectors slip out?
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I have seen on major connections a gel that is clear and almost silicon like. I suppose that is what you are talking about. The connections I am referring to are major connections that I simply just can't go and replace. Inside the female connection there is alittle bent piece of metal that is the force that keeps them connected. I think the metal has worn out and when I put my prong from the voltameter in there I bent it even more so I dont think the metal is pushing on the male part of the connector much to make a solid connection. I hope I haven't royally confused you. I guess that means there probebly isn't anything out there?
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As far as I know, there is no such thing as a conductive gel for connectors. Not really the ideal concept as far as electrical connections go. You would have no control over where it went for one thing. And a conductor is usually metal, so it would have to be little chips suspended in a non-conductive liquid. That would probably not end up being a very good conductor.
I think we all know what you mean, but what you were looking at is what the other guys are saying; that's a grease or gel that keeps the metal conductors from oxidzing.
I think we all know what you mean, but what you were looking at is what the other guys are saying; that's a grease or gel that keeps the metal conductors from oxidzing.
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Deoxit power booster increases conductivity, cleans and protects contacts, it comes
in a pen that is easy to use and lasts a longtime. Radio shack carries it and they also
make a pen that lays a trace of gold to keep the contact free of corrosion.
http://www.sherco-auto.com/cg.htm for new connectors and pins.
in a pen that is easy to use and lasts a longtime. Radio shack carries it and they also
make a pen that lays a trace of gold to keep the contact free of corrosion.
http://www.sherco-auto.com/cg.htm for new connectors and pins.
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