Another reason to avoid Vaseline is it is an petroleum-based
organic compound that interacts with rubbers and plastics. It
breaks them down (such as wire insulation. Also condoms, which
is why Vaseline is a no-no. KY is water soluble, not an organic
compound).
73 Barry
On 24 Sep 99, DavidC wrote:
>
> > Vaseline also works great! Keeps down the corrosion and it's
> > easy to clean off if you need to take things
>
> Won't Vaseline trap lots of insects? Won't it then slowly break
> down due to the acids in their decaying bodies and then trap
> that moisture and acid on the strips? Here in Florida bugs
> influence lots of choices! ;-) 73, DavidC K1YP
>
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