[DML] Re: Weird use for ChapStick?

["bitsyncmater" <david.mckeen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@...> wrote:
> 
> Did you know that even dialectric grease loses its conductive
> properties with time? It's a particular nemesis on vintage light
> sockets. Fortunately brake cleaner cuts through old dialectic grease
> as well as it cuts through battery corrosion.
> 

Dialectric grease has never been conductive.  It's use is to make the 
connection air tight to prevent oxidation.  If the connection moves 
after you have greased it then that will make it a bad connection.

You can buy conductive grease which has silver or copper in it.




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