Can I use this for arcing?

[Myah_June2014]

Hi fellow Reonauts. I'm out of Noalox & was looking for a deoxit pen at local stores but no luck so I will have to order one online. I was explaining what I need to my dad who is a mechanic & he brought me this. I have a feeling I shouldn't use it but figured you all could let me know for sure. Thank u all!

 

[JC Okie]

I don't know at all, but I do know that there are some things that we totally DON'T want to use. Someone will be along shortly with a real answer. Meanwhile, my mantra is always, "When in doubt, don't." So...hold off until you hear back from somebody who has a clue.

 

[Myah_June2014]

I don't know at all, but I do know that there are some things that we totally DON'T want to use. Someone will be along shortly with a real answer. Meanwhile, my mantra is always, "When in doubt, don't." So...hold off until you hear back from somebody who has a clue.

Oh no, I'm definitely not putting anything on it [it? I need to think of a name!] until I know it's 100% safe! I have a feeling "it's 1 of those things" Ty

 

[redeyedancer]

I haven't used myself personally I have had customers say they have used it in a pinch . It would be a use at your own risk I would think worst case you would need to clean it off . If you clean your contacts really good you should be able to get by without using anything until you can get some noalox or deoxit . If you have a home depot close they carry noalox in the electrical section

Here is a little info

Dielectric grease is a non-conductive, silicone-based grease that's designed to seal out moisture and prevent corrosion on electrical connectors. It also disrupts the flow of electrical current, which makes it good for lubricating and sealing the rubber parts of electrical connectors. It's commonly used in automotive spark plug wires, recreational and utility vehicles, and electrical systems in aircraft.
Physical Properties

This material is a translucent, gray lubricant that does not dissolve in liquids like ethanol, methanol, mineral oil, and water. It can be dissolved with Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) and mineral spirits though. Dielectric grease affects silicone rubber over time, so it isn't always a good choice to use it on silicone-based O-rings or wiring harnesses.

It can withstand high temperatures, making it a good choice for engine compartments and similar locations. Many dielectric greases are rated to work in up to 392° F (200° C) temperatures, and some can operate at up to 500° F (260° C). Though there are other greases that can work at these temperatures, they may not prevent the flow of electrical current like dielectric grease does.

 

[Quigsworth]

Don't use it...dielectric grease will accomplish the exact opposite of what we're trying to achieve...conductivity...

Spark plugs connectors and 510 connectors (at least the center pin part) are a friction connection (the neg. or outer threaded barrel of a 510 is a mechanical connection). Using a dielectric silicon, which has a very high viscosity, will leave a thin film between your rda center pin and the 510 conn. center pin...your v drop will skyrocket (and though it probably won't kill you, it'll taste pretty crappy)

The reason it doesn't effect spark plug connections is because the current is actually pretty low (but the voltage can be in the 80K range), the dielectric is to try and stop water penetration and transient voltage arching.

I wouldn't sweat the no Noalox thing, I know some of you use more Noalox than a Hydro Line crew... but honestly, to go a couple days (even weeks) without using it isn't a deal breaker...and if you've used deoxit in the past, even longer, it leaves Noalox in the dust.

 

[X-Puppy]

I’ve used the automotive dielectric grease. Only on the battery contact point. It works, (prevents the sparking) just not as good. Voltage drop wasn't any worse than using noalox. Definitely don't use on your 510 connection and clean thoroughly before applying something different.

I've used Deoxit for years on electronics and I prefer it over anything else on my REO's.

 

[Myah_June2014]

I haven't used myself personally I have had customers say they have used it in a pinch . It would be a use at your own risk I would think worst case you would need to clean it off . If you clean your contacts really good you should be able to get by without using anything until you can get some noalox or deoxit . If you have a home depot close they carry noalox in the electrical section

Here is a little info

Dielectric grease is a non-conductive, silicone-based grease that's designed to seal out moisture and prevent corrosion on electrical connectors. It also disrupts the flow of electrical current, which makes it good for lubricating and sealing the rubber parts of electrical connectors. It's commonly used in automotive spark plug wires, recreational and utility vehicles, and electrical systems in aircraft.
Physical Properties

This material is a translucent, gray lubricant that does not dissolve in liquids like ethanol, methanol, mineral oil, and water. It can be dissolved with Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) and mineral spirits though. Dielectric grease affects silicone rubber over time, so it isn't always a good choice to use it on silicone-based O-rings or wiring harnesses.

It can withstand high temperatures, making it a good choice for engine compartments and similar locations. Many dielectric greases are rated to work in up to 392° F (200° C) temperatures, and some can operate at up to 500° F (260° C). Though there are other greases that can work at these temperatures, they may not prevent the flow of electrical current like dielectric grease does.

Thank you for the explanation of everything, really appreciate it. Thank u everybody else that chimed in also, glad I asked & now I know! I will just clean very well till I get deoxit [I just prefer it over grease]. Thanks REOnauts, as usual you all are always helpful