Why not use a conductive grease that protects against corrosion rather than a
non-conductive grease.
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Don Malling
Dave Murray wrote:
> Don,
>
> The electrical connections are made through the dielectric grease when the
> connector is assembled. One side "scratches" a new conductive path into the
> other connector as the two sides are joined leaving bare metal touching bare
> metal. Connectors are designed in this manner to provide an electrical
> contact path when contacts are oxidized (Connectors plated with gold, like
> some cell phone battery contacts, do not require this mechanical contact as
> they are less prone to oxidation.) The grease provides a seal around this
> conductive path to prevent/reduce further/future oxidation. A close look at
> separated connectors should show some small scratch marks.
>
> Dave
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