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TRailer wiring harness
On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:03:23 -0400, I_am_Tosk
wrote: 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. It works OK as a sealer but is messy and hell to get off. |
TRailer wiring harness
On 3/14/11 11:29 AM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:03:23 -0400, I_am_Tosk wrote: 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. It works OK as a sealer but is messy and hell to get off. I use that stuff to seal/tidy up the ends of lines I've cut with a hot knife. I dip the end of the line into the can and then let the line drape and dry for a day. |
TRailer wiring harness
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TRailer wiring harness
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says... On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:03:23 -0400, I_am_Tosk wrote: 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. The guys out on Pine Island swear by it if you coat the soldered joint and slide heat shrink over it, then shrink it down until the goo squeezes out. The theory is you start shrinking in the center working out to force out all the air bubbles and you get a totally sealed joint. Sounds like it might be worth a try. |
TRailer wiring harness
On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:44:52 -0700, jps wrote:
On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:30:31 -0400, wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:35:06 -0700, jps wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:40:33 -0400, wrote: On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:32:41 -0700, jps wrote: 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? 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. That's cool. With all the weather we get here, I think it's a good idea for all crimps. I use silicone grease on the seals of my car top to keep it from squeeking and have used it to reassemble ceramic faucet parts. Good stuff. The Dow 111 silicone works pretty good for sealing electrical stuff (similar to spark plug boot grease) but it is sold as a plumbing lube. I also use it to seal up PVC pipe joints that I want to be able to get apart. As long as you have fairly low pressure (drains and swimming pool supply pipes) it will hold. I use it for switching the 2" pipe back and forth between the grand kid's pool sliding board and the waterfall. I've only been able to find it in small quantities in the plumbing section at the big box hardware store. Have you seen it offered retail (or wholesale) in larger quantities? Is this an electrical warehouse item? Did a google search and found lots under Dow 111 but still only in 5.3 oz tubes. I'm looking for the tub size that'll last for years. |
TRailer wiring harness
On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:58:16 -0700, jps wrote:
On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:44:52 -0700, jps wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:30:31 -0400, wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:35:06 -0700, jps wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:40:33 -0400, wrote: On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:32:41 -0700, jps wrote: 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? 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. That's cool. With all the weather we get here, I think it's a good idea for all crimps. I use silicone grease on the seals of my car top to keep it from squeeking and have used it to reassemble ceramic faucet parts. Good stuff. The Dow 111 silicone works pretty good for sealing electrical stuff (similar to spark plug boot grease) but it is sold as a plumbing lube. I also use it to seal up PVC pipe joints that I want to be able to get apart. As long as you have fairly low pressure (drains and swimming pool supply pipes) it will hold. I use it for switching the 2" pipe back and forth between the grand kid's pool sliding board and the waterfall. I've only been able to find it in small quantities in the plumbing section at the big box hardware store. Have you seen it offered retail (or wholesale) in larger quantities? Is this an electrical warehouse item? Did a google search and found lots under Dow 111 but still only in 5.3 oz tubes. I'm looking for the tub size that'll last for years. Here we go... http://www.amazon.com/Dow-Corning-11...d_sbs_indust_2 14 oz for $36 instead of .2 oz for $3. |
TRailer wiring harness
In article , payer3389
@mypacks.net says... On 3/14/11 11:29 AM, Wayne.B wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:03:23 -0400, I_am_Tosk wrote: 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. It works OK as a sealer but is messy and hell to get off. I use that stuff to seal/tidy up the ends of lines I've cut with a hot knife. I dip the end of the line into the can and then let the line drape and dry for a day. Why don't you do it the correct way? |
TRailer wiring harness
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TRailer wiring harness
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