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daboss593

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Posted: April 18, 2008 at 1:54 PM / IP Logged

Dielectric dont know if its the same stuff? i do know grease monkeys use it on batt cables and grounds? next time im at my shop ill find a tube and make sure its even the right name.

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Posted: April 18, 2008 at 4:57 PM / IP Logged

There are compunds that help prevent surface oxidation, and there are also electrical grade greases that mechanics use on battery posts, but they are NOT dielectric.

It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."

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Posted: April 18, 2008 at 5:13 PM / IP Logged

I use spray paint over the grounds to prevent corrosion lol...either that or undercoating

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Posted: April 21, 2008 at 5:56 PM / IP Logged

"Dielectric Silicone Compound

"GM Module: Apply to bottom of module to insure proper heat dissipation.

"Ford Rotor: Lightly coat (1/16") rotor blade surface.

"Electronic Module Connection: Protects connection from contamination.

"Trailer and marine electrical connections: Protects against moisture, dirt, and corrosion while in storage and in use. Excellent for protecting marine and automotive battery terminals.

"Operating Range: -40degrees F to 400degrees F."

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haemphyst

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Posted: April 21, 2008 at 7:05 PM / IP Logged

The silicone ITSELF is an insulator. It is used in these cases as an anti-OXIDANT, keeping air or corrosives from the surface, or filling in microscopic gaps to provide more efficient heat transfer to a substrate.

To IMPROVE electrical conductivity, one would NEVER use such a product.

It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."

jmelton86

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Posted: April 21, 2008 at 8:55 PM / IP Logged

I agree. It's a corrosion preventative. That's all.

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jmelton86

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Posted: April 22, 2008 at 5:47 PM / IP Logged

The above was from the package the tube is in. This is from the back of the tube;

"Recommended for all electrical and electronic ignition connections where a dielectric compound is required to prevent voltage loss from arcing, suppress radio interference, dissipate heat, insulate connections, and seal out moisture.

"Use on GM modules, Ford rotors, spark plug boots, marine light sockets, and other connections."

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DDX470HD GTO14001 GTO1014D (x3)

Big3 in 1/0G

1/0G to GTO14001

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