Cleaning wiring connections

macgyver · 03-02-04, 08:53 AM

OK I either have the cheapest connectors in the world(the one on my Blazer, and the one on my trailer) or they just constanly keep getting corrosion. How do you clean them good, and how do you keep the clean. I got a gun cleaning wire brush(trick I learned from the boat mechanic) for the female connectors, and use the same just at angles for the male connectors. But it seems like every time I go out, I have to mess with it again. Heck when I load from the water it works great it's all wet. Anyway any suggestions on a good connector or a better longer lasting way to clean them would be appreciated.

Lizards

saibling67 · 03-02-04, 10:57 AM

Lizards, Good Post, I have the same problems with my pumps in the back. I've got a pump out pump not working now. So I get to pull the charger and a couple panels to find the bad connection.
I hope someone can tell us an easier way.

Roger

jeffman · 03-02-04, 12:43 PM

LIZARDS/ROGER,

Go to a automotive or maring supply store and buy a spray can of "Corrosion Pro" by LubriMatic. Clean your terminals well and spray with the Corrosion Pro. Also, while you are there, buy a spray can of battery terminal cleaner to help the wire brush clean and "kill" the corrosion>

Mo Tercar

wood123 · 03-02-04, 05:29 PM

I use electric contact cleaner made by LPS. Just go to any electrical store and ask for contact cleaner it is a no flash cleaner so it won't start a fire if there is an arch. I then use silicone spray with teflon called super lube made by Loctite and Permatex. I never have any problems.

Rubberman

BassNva · 03-02-04, 07:36 PM

i just spray 'em with WD-40

catfishtonyd · 03-03-04, 09:13 AM

I just put a little waterproof grease on them. Doesn't take but a very little bit. On the battery terminals too.

IceChopper · 03-03-04, 08:58 PM

It may sound weird but try vasaline ( petroleum jelly). It is not only for the boudoir (lol) :-[ ;D.
LORENZO

03-02-04, 08:53 AM	#1
macgyver BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Cleaning wiring connections OK I either have the cheapest connectors in the world(the one on my Blazer, and the one on my trailer) or they just constanly keep getting corrosion. How do you clean them good, and how do you keep the clean. I got a gun cleaning wire brush(trick I learned from the boat mechanic) for the female connectors, and use the same just at angles for the male connectors. But it seems like every time I go out, I have to mess with it again. Heck when I load from the water it works great it's all wet. Anyway any suggestions on a good connector or a better longer lasting way to clean them would be appreciated. Lizards

03-02-04, 10:57 AM	#2
saibling67 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Cleaning wiring connections Lizards, Good Post, I have the same problems with my pumps in the back. I've got a pump out pump not working now. So I get to pull the charger and a couple panels to find the bad connection. I hope someone can tell us an easier way. Roger

03-02-04, 12:43 PM	#3
jeffman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Cleaning wiring connections LIZARDS/ROGER, Go to a automotive or maring supply store and buy a spray can of "Corrosion Pro" by LubriMatic. Clean your terminals well and spray with the Corrosion Pro. Also, while you are there, buy a spray can of battery terminal cleaner to help the wire brush clean and "kill" the corrosion> Mo Tercar

03-02-04, 05:29 PM	#4
wood123 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 0	Re: Cleaning wiring connections I use electric contact cleaner made by LPS. Just go to any electrical store and ask for contact cleaner it is a no flash cleaner so it won't start a fire if there is an arch. I then use silicone spray with teflon called super lube made by Loctite and Permatex. I never have any problems. Rubberman

03-02-04, 07:36 PM	#5
BassNva BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Cleaning wiring connections i just spray 'em with WD-40

03-03-04, 09:13 AM	#6
catfishtonyd BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Cleaning wiring connections I just put a little waterproof grease on them. Doesn't take but a very little bit. On the battery terminals too.

03-03-04, 08:58 PM	#7
IceChopper BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Cleaning wiring connections It may sound weird but try vasaline ( petroleum jelly). It is not only for the boudoir (lol) :-[ ;D. LORENZO

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