electrical grease?

[hogpipes1]

I have  been using silicone grease for all my electrical plugs, sockets etc. this is the same good stuff as elect-grease.? thanks

[truck]

You should use dielectric grease not silicone grease. You can buy dielectric grease at AutoZone, they call it tune up grease.
Where do you buy silicone grease, I've been looking for some?

[rad3766]

Barry, Dow-Corning has 111 and 112 silicone grease; I use the 111 at work when assembling pnuematic controls that contain o-rings.
I use it on the bike for all electical connections with no problems.
McMaster-Carr carries it, p/n 1204K32 for 5.3 oz. tube, $11.35

[truck]

Thank you.

[seattledyna]

Sil-Glide is a good silicone grease for assy of o-rings, hoses etc, a dielectric grease is just the thing for electrical conmections.

[smittyon66]

I have  been using silicone grease for all my electrical plugs, sockets etc. this is the same good stuff as elect-grease.? thanks

Same thing. I use Dow #4, but #111 is good too. Both are silicone and are dielectric.

Uses of Dow Corning® 4 Electrical Insulating Compound include:
• Moisture-proof seal for aircraft, automotive and marine ignition systems
and spark plug connections
• Waterproof electrical connections
• Electrical assemblies and terminals
• Seal and lubricant for cable connectors, battery terminals, rubber door
seals and rubber and plastic O-rings
• Assembly lubricant for various metal-on-plastic and metal-on-rubber
combinations
• Lubrication for control and pressure plug valves

[hotham]

I use dielectric grease on all elect. connections.  Works great on plug wires and coil connections

[92flhtcu]

I am a big fan of the 3M Silicone Paste, says on the tub for electrical apparatus/dielectric #08946 most auto parts places have it. I usually get the 8oz tub and it lasts a long time

Rob

[Jim Bronson]

Electrons are slippery enough just as they come out of the battery. They don't need no grease.