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On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:25:00 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote: On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:14:28 -0400, Gene wrote: So, Does anybody sell wiring harnesses with marine tinned wire or should I simply make my own? Just make your own with quality wire and adhesive shrink fit connectors. Silicone grease is your friend..... Do you put silicone grease directly on the wire before making the crimp? I think he was talking about the wire pull? |
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TRailer wiring harness
On Mar 12, 6:37*pm, I_am_Tosk wrote:
In article a8ccf3c0-996e-4601-a0b3-22e55ecef387 @b13g2000prf.googlegroups.com, says... Tried to install the new lights on my trailer only to find all the wiring eaten up by corrosion and all the connectors on the trailer corroded. *None of it was tinned wire. *This is OEM wiring in an EZ Loader trailer so beware. So, Does anybody sell wiring harnesses with marine tinned wire or should I simply make my own? I think you will have to make your own. I have never seen a production one that didn't have that problem.. Like I said before, I just plan on buying a cheap set every year and replacing them... Usually about $25- 35, the Walmart ones last just as long as West Marine ones.. All the same ****... Here's another option: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...F8&me=&seller= When i bought my parts boat, the trailer was good but the lights were rotten. I took one of these,and mounted them portable. i towed the boat 135 mi at 55mph and the lights held in place . . I took them off and put them back on the shelf. you might consider this seeing you can remove them before launching and keep them out of the brine. |
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TRailer wiring harness
On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:31:33 -0400, Gene
wrote: On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:33:23 -0700, jps wrote: On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:25:00 -0400, Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:14:28 -0400, Gene wrote: So, Does anybody sell wiring harnesses with marine tinned wire or should I simply make my own? Just make your own with quality wire and adhesive shrink fit connectors. Silicone grease is your friend..... Do you put silicone grease directly on the wire before making the crimp? I think he was talking about the wire pull? Most wire pulls don't involve passing it through conduit.... but if that is the case, use a proper wire pulling lubricant.... So, what are you using the silicone grease for? Are you talking about a conductive silicone grease? |
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On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:48:51 -0400, Gene
wrote: On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:35:05 -0700, jps wrote: On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:31:33 -0400, Gene wrote: On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:33:23 -0700, jps wrote: On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:25:00 -0400, Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:14:28 -0400, Gene wrote: So, Does anybody sell wiring harnesses with marine tinned wire or should I simply make my own? Just make your own with quality wire and adhesive shrink fit connectors. Silicone grease is your friend..... Do you put silicone grease directly on the wire before making the crimp? I think he was talking about the wire pull? Most wire pulls don't involve passing it through conduit.... but if that is the case, use a proper wire pulling lubricant.... So, what are you using the silicone grease for? Are you talking about a conductive silicone grease? Silicone grease is, by definition, NOT conductive.... it is a good thermal conductor and will help keep moisture out of electrical junctions.... So, you're applying it around the junction as a moisture barrier, not in it, correct? |
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On 3/13/2011 10:14 AM, Gene wrote:
On Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:37:56 -0800 (PST), Frogwatch wrote: Tried to install the new lights on my trailer only to find all the wiring eaten up by corrosion and all the connectors on the trailer corroded. None of it was tinned wire. This is OEM wiring in an EZ Loader trailer so beware. So, Does anybody sell wiring harnesses with marine tinned wire or should I simply make my own? Just make your own with quality wire and adhesive shrink fit connectors. Silicone grease is your friend..... The Ancor products previously mentioned can be had for a reasonable price. |
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On 3/14/2011 10:23 AM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:40:33 -0400, wrote: It is pretty common to have the silicone gel right in the connector with underground splices. The mechanical pressure will squeeze it out of the actual joint but leave the rest of the connector flooded with silicone. It is also useful for prelubricating new water pump impellers, a trick learned from my diesel mechanic. It helps with insertion and also prevents dry start wear and tear. Apply the dielectric grease after making the mechanical connection to insure getting a good connection. |
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In article , says...
On 3/14/2011 10:23 AM, Wayne.B wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:40:33 -0400, wrote: It is pretty common to have the silicone gel right in the connector with underground splices. The mechanical pressure will squeeze it out of the actual joint but leave the rest of the connector flooded with silicone. It is also useful for prelubricating new water pump impellers, a trick learned from my diesel mechanic. It helps with insertion and also prevents dry start wear and tear. Apply the dielectric grease after making the mechanical connection to insure getting a good connection. Has anybody tried any of that liquid electrical tape? I just noticed a bottle in my electrical box the other day. It seems it could be a real mess in tight places, but not as bad as trying to wrap tape in close areas. |
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