Which grease? Indicator switch/switchgear.

[DrDonnyBrago]

Morning chums,

I've had a temperamental indicator switch for quite some time. I clean it and regrease and it works for a few months, then the grease gets between the contacts and makes the connection somewhat dodgy. I've taken to not greasing the contacts, but it always seems to work its way back in and bugger up my indicators.

So..... I've been using lithium grease, what grease SHOULD I be using? Links to any obscure unobtanium greases would be appreciated .

Cheers

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Could use this:

https://www.grainger.com/product/THOMAS-BETTS-Copper-Compound-Cable-Dressing-3LP02?Pid=search&cm_mmc=PJX-_-GraingerBrand-_-43737-_-Generic

Probably not a good idea to use a grease that conducts as then if it moves where it shouldn't, you'll end up short circuiting everything.

Why do you need to keep greasing your switchgear? Surely a bit of WD40 would give you enough lube/drive the moisture out.
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[Islander]

If you're going to grease them then use vaseline.

[temeluchus]

[Copycat73]

with electrical contacts your supposed to use silicone grease..
not that many peeps do .. including myself at times ..

https://www.wickes.co.uk/silicone-lubricant-grease-500g-tub/invt/227226/?source=123_74&tmcampid=104&tmad=c&tmplaceref=PPC_ggl_0006635&tmcustom=mkwid|W5fPyZGt_dc|pcrid|7531858372|match||plid|&gclid=CI6Q_fvZrb0CFc_MtAodlj4AWA
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[DrDonnyBrago]

[Busa1340R]

How about some of this then.....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dielectric-Grease-for-contacts-and-connectors-/380370452070
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

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If you want grease in there I'd go for silicon or dielectric type.
I know the silicon based stuff is waterproof and non conducting.
Dielectric is non conducting but can't vouch for how water resistant it is.

If there is any desire to use Vaseline do not confuse and pick up the KY jelly. That's water based after all and would be bad.


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[WD Forte]

Not keen on using WD40 for electrics meself
I tend to use that for the cheap throwaway jobs or cleaning

I suggest you clean it out and inspect the contacts for wear first.
Flasher switches being a high use item can just wear out,
so whatever jollop you choose, it wont help if this is the case.

I use switch cleaner or ACF50 on mine but vaseline (petroleum jelly)
is good for lubrication and preventing water ingress
as long as the switch is mechanically sound to begin with.
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