When I remove my electronics from my boat, the terminals on my elctronic cables are exposed to the elements. Several months ago, in either a fishing or boating magazine, a new product was featured where a company offers end caps specific to the type of plug connection or the brand of marine electronics. The description of these rubber caps was followed with a web address for the company. I can not find the magazine and was hoping someone on the forum could help me locate the web address. Anyone seen this ad or product?
Electronic Cable Protection
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No, but you could use a small zip lock bag and nylon wire tys, with the connectors up and wires pointed down, it will be weatherproof.
There may be an issue with moisture getting trapped in the plastic bag. If you go that route, look for those littel packets of silica gel that thaey put in some foods , vitamine bottles etc. A little bag will absorb any moisture
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Agreed on the WD40 but I have reservations on the CRC and similar products. Those protectorants seal the surface of the material sprayed. The coating is non conductiove which is good for connecotrs that are 'connected' but could impeded conductivity on unconnected connectors.plymouthgrady said:
The question is: What presents the greater risk? Corrosion or loss of conductivity.
My gut feeling is that the smaller the connecting pin, the less likely I would spray with CRC. The larger connections like spade connectors would probably wipe away the protectorant but the smaller may not.
TruckLite sells a product designed exactly for what you want. "CORROSION-FREE CONNECTIONS................
Damage from external corrosives is among leading causes of lamp and harness failure, and can be prevented with proper insulation of your electrical connections. Truck-Lite's NYK-77® corrosion preventive compound is designed for periodic use on electrical contacts, switches & junction boxes and other connections."
A grease designed to inhibit corrosion. It's made for their terminal connections on all their lights. You can buy it in a small tube from any NAPA store. PN 97944 or 97944-1.
The tip of the tube has to be opened up before you use it. Don't use a knife to open it. Use a 3/32" drill bit. Put your connector in one hand, and the tube in the other. Hold the tube tight against the connector and squeeze while you're sliding the tip over the holes. The grease will fill in the terminal holes, creating a corrosion proof connection. Connect your electronic unit a few times, and then refill the holes with grease. The grease will transfer to the male pins on the unit.
Use this on EVERY Electrical connection on your boat. Use it inside any crimp connections, too. If you do it right, you'll never see green again. :wink:
Inspect the terminals peiodically, and regrease them when it looks like they need it.
Damage from external corrosives is among leading causes of lamp and harness failure, and can be prevented with proper insulation of your electrical connections. Truck-Lite's NYK-77® corrosion preventive compound is designed for periodic use on electrical contacts, switches & junction boxes and other connections."
A grease designed to inhibit corrosion. It's made for their terminal connections on all their lights. You can buy it in a small tube from any NAPA store. PN 97944 or 97944-1.
The tip of the tube has to be opened up before you use it. Don't use a knife to open it. Use a 3/32" drill bit. Put your connector in one hand, and the tube in the other. Hold the tube tight against the connector and squeeze while you're sliding the tip over the holes. The grease will fill in the terminal holes, creating a corrosion proof connection. Connect your electronic unit a few times, and then refill the holes with grease. The grease will transfer to the male pins on the unit.
Use this on EVERY Electrical connection on your boat. Use it inside any crimp connections, too. If you do it right, you'll never see green again. :wink:
Inspect the terminals peiodically, and regrease them when it looks like they need it.