Vaseline simply is not very good for battery terminals. The melting point is
too low. There are other things that are much better, such as some high
temperature grease, and the silicone grease high temp greases. The silicone
is the most chemical resistant but is a bit expensive.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "R Ray Walters" <[email protected]>
To: "RE-wrenches" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries
We cut a hole in the lid of the Vaseline can, and have a tooth brush stuck
in
for applying the goo.
R. Walters
[email protected]
Solar Engineer
On Dec 2, 2009, at 10:28 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote:
Years ago we began using Quick-Cote terminal corrosion protector. At
about
$12 a can it has become pricey, but the can includes a brush-in-cap and
works well. We have bought stock through AEE, but I'm not sure if AEE
still
carries it. I also tell customers that Vaseline works just as well. Done
right, a set of interconnects can be reused with the next set of
batteries.
We usually give the job of coating terminals and cable ends prior to
assembly to the customer to do, as nearly all like to get involved
hands-on
and this is a tedious, non-skilled job that provides such engagement.
Allan Sindelar
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