[Amps] tarnish or corrosion?

[qrv at kd4e.com]

Is this the stuff?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/CAIG-DeoxIT-D100-Metal-Electric-Connection-Cleaner-D100L-2DB-Enhancer/130981358

DavidC KD4E

> SE NH is likely as humid as FL what with all the salt water fog and 
> coastal storms plus all the road salt.
> That is what they make DeOxit for.
> 
> I use the D-100 version on automotive and yard equipment connectors and 
> havent had a problem in years.
> 
> Apply sparingly, that means a small drop, plug/unplug several times to 
> break the oxidation, and go on your merry way.
> 
> Carl
>>
>>> 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.
>>> That is, plugs normally kept in their sockets stop conducting.
>>>
>>> The small plug/sockets between boards inside the Alpha 87a are a real
>>> example--as is my use of Cinch Jones plugs/sockets on a patch panel for
>>> rotors.  Other plugs too, same problem.
>>>
>>> These plugs use metal and somehow they lose good conduction either in
>>> constant "plugged in" state or "in and out."
>>>
>>> Because these type of plugs have a "wiping action," I can fix the 
>>> problem
>>> by plugging in several times.  Then they conduct fine.
>>>
>>> Question:  There is no sign of real corrosion and no pitting nor 
>>> change in
>>> the metal, so what is cause of this problem?
>>>
>>> The metal looks ok or perhaps tarnished.  What is tarnish and how is it
>>> different from corrosion?  Web is vague.
>>>
>>> Tnx 73, Charly