[TR] dielectric grease

Randall tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Mon Oct 6 22:07:54 MDT 2008


> Does this mean that if it's smeared on a metal surface, it 
> will insulate that surface from making a connection 'thru 
> it'?  (Will it have to be wiped off
> first?)

No, at least not in general.  Although the grease does not conduct, it is
relatively easily displaced from a connection.  And the remaining grease
serves to keep air away from the connection point, to prevent oxidation and
corrosion.

Randall


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