Don N8DE n8de@thepoint.net wrote:
Have you ever thought of putting petroleum jelly on the contacts to
prevent the moist air from getting to the metal? Worth a try!
Better, use something made for this exact problem:
https://smile.amazon.com/Novagard-Dielectric-Silicone-Compound-AS-8660/dp/B001BNZWNU/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1492955056&sr=8-14&keywords=silicone+dielectric+compound
This product has NO bearing strength.
(part will evaporate, it is a mixture of two silicone greases)
I have this same problem in W. C. Florida.
Quoting Charles Harpole <hs0zcw@gmail.com>:
I have a hot and humid year round weather. I have lots of problems with
some kind of material that gets on exposed plugs and sockets that
interferes with electric conduction.
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Ron KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
Every action results in unwanted side effects.
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