We use Boss 440 Silicone General Purpose Compound <http://www.accumetricinc.com/boss/BOSS-Product-Catalog.asp?productID=86> for radio and Ethernet connections. If you are a DirecTV reseller you can get it from Perfect10 <https://www.perfect-10.tv/WebStore/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=540>.
It does the job. I haven't had any issues using it. Vince West Tower Hand Technical Support Shelby Broadband 148 Citizens Blvd Simpsonville, KY 40067 Phone: 1-888-364-4232 On Fri, Oct 10, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Glen Waldrop via Af <[email protected]> wrote: > This is the one I use. > Perfect for RJ45, useless for lubrication. > > The only problem I've had is that riding around in my tool bag busted the > cap and got grease on my tools. > > http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/ > specialized-maintenance-repair/electrical-system-maintenance/permatex- > dielectric-tune-up-grease-detail > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Hohhof via Af" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 2:32 PM > > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Local source for silicon grease (Corning 4) > > > http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-77134-Nickel-Anti- >> Seize-Lubricant/dp/B007NJOEAI >> >> Do NOT put this on RJ45 plugs. >> >> Also, I believe for stainless steel hardware you're supposed to avoid >> anti-seize that contains copper. Auto stores will have anti-seize that >> contains nickel, copper, graphite, need to make sure it's for stainless >> steel. >> >> Note sure why copper is bad, since another approach is to use silicon >> bronze nuts on stainless steel threads. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- From: Adam Moffett via Af >> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 2:25 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Local source for silicon grease (Corning 4) >> >> >> I haven't put the lithium on anything more important than a wimax >> SM....mostly it's for my car. But the stainless hardware on the 320 >> hasn't seized up after a few years with lithium grease on it. I also >> know one of our installers runs around putting WD-40 on them when he >> puts them together. I would have expected that to wash off, but his >> haven't seized up either. Is it just a matter of time? >> >> I think there are 3 different applications, don't mix up the products: >>> >>> dielectric grease for waterproofing modular jack connections: Dow >>> Corning DC4 or equivalent >>> >>> grease for rubber feedhorn O-rings: Dow Corning DC111 or equivalent >>> >>> anti-seize for stainless hardware: more than just lithium grease, I >>> would make sure it says something about anti-seize or never-seize or >>> something like that on the label and also that it is intended for stainless >>> steel. Many brands. I think I finally found some Permatex Nickel >>> Anti-Seize at O'Reilly auto parts, after striking out at Autozone and >>> Advance. Note the stuff with nickel dust in it stains, don't get it where >>> you don't want it. You don't need much so I got a little tube, but the >>> brush-top bottle might be good for applying it without getting it on your >>> fingers. >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- From: Adam Moffett via Af >>> Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 2:02 PM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Local source for silicon grease (Corning 4) >>> >>> >>> Lots of good responses here. I was wondering if you meant a dielectric >>> grease, or something to lube up your stainless parts so they don't >>> seize, or something else? >>> >>> Auto parts store should have options for any of that. I bought a can of >>> lithium grease for $2.99 at Autozone some years ago. It's the size of a >>> peanut can. Since you only need a dab here and there on each part, I've >>> been using that same can for 6-7 years. >>> >>> Any clues where I might look locally for this? I'm not having any luck. >>>> >>>> -Jason >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >
