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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: tsbt on July 09, 2012, 06:49:28 AM

Title: Overdosed on Dialectric Grease?
Post by: tsbt on July 09, 2012, 06:49:28 AM

Cleaned every electrical connection on the bike with electrical cleaner spray then proceeded to put a dab of dialectric grease on every connector. Then I heard that Deoxit would've been the smarter move. Something about conductive vs. non-conductive, dialectric being the latter...should I get Deoxit and do it again? I'll have some seriously strong hands once this is done if that's the case those connectors are a tiny workout  :yes Love to hear what others think.

Title: Re: Overdosed on Dialectric Grease?
Post by: Scott_ on July 09, 2012, 06:53:33 AM

The main function of the "dielectric" grease in the electrical connections is to improve the connection by keeping "air" out of the connection.

Title: Re: Overdosed on Dialectric Grease?
Post by: robleyd on July 09, 2012, 06:59:51 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease#As_a_sealant_around_electrical_contacts (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease)

Title: Re: Overdosed on Dialectric Grease?
Post by: tsbt on July 09, 2012, 09:56:03 AM

Thanks y'all  :2thumbup: Also found out: "It is important to note that dielectric grease will melt silicone rubber over time, and thus should not be used on connectors, such as o-rings, that are made of this rub."  (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-dielectric-grease.htm)