Re: dielectric grease (was-Re: horn ring lube)

["Christopher P. Locke" <d.locke@snet.net>]

Orin wrote:

> Come on now, since when has the dictionary definition of a word had
> anything to do with its use in Physics, Engineering etc..
> 
> Let's look inside a switch or connector with contacts, some of wich
> will make contact and some of which should not.  This is where we
> use the 'dielectric' grease.  We definitely do not want it to conduct
> between contact that are supposed to be open, but we DO want a connection
> between contacts that are in contact.  It's quite simple, the grease is
> an insulator, but gets displaced between contacts that are _supposed_
> to conduct such that they are in contact and conduct.  It still acts
> as an insulator between these and adjacent contacts.  It also prevents
> contamination and/or corrosion of the contacts and even lubricates
> them as they slide over each other.


This is exactly what i'm saying.  It doesn't conduct, like the
dictionary says, and it protects contacts from corrosion.  Thanks for
the support to my answer

chris locke 86 4kcstq