Corrosion

[banshee]

Can anyone tell me what will prevent the green corrosive build up that is seen on the power connections of some marine electronics ?

[stevedemon]

Hi Banshee
Well for starters you will have to spary any of your connections with a anti-corrosion spray most marine shops sell them then the only thing that you can do from then on is keep up the WD-40 or fish-oil in Spray form only hope this helps

Cheers ;D ;D
Steve :P :P

[banshee]

Thanks Steve,the local marine bloke said maybe lanoline,he dosen't carry anything specificly for it.I used to use WD 40 but shorted out a radio trying to get this crud off.When I fronted up to the G.M.E repair agent he told me never put WD anywhere near electronics.His solution was to use nothing and replace them when they fail.My main concern is the male plug on the back of my sounder,I think it would cost a lot to replace it.I'll look into fish oil though.

[SteveCan]

I use Inox instead of WD40 as it is not kerosene based and lasts far longer as a light oil on the electrics. They also have a product called LanInox which has lanolin in it as well and has increased anti corrosion properties.

I also use the Inox on my reels when I service them, on my trailer suspension and as a protective spray on the motor after every two or three uses. Versatile stuff. I have even heard of some people spraying it on terminal tackle as a fish attractant - but I have not tried this yet.

Cheers
Steve.

[Volvo]

:)Vasaline.
Cheers

[banshee]

I've heard good things about Lanox Steve,but I'll try Volvos vasaline idea on some old gear first.Thanks for the input lads.

[Heath]

That green corrossion is a result of electrolisis. Best way to combat that is to disconnect your power, either via a panel switch or a proper battery switch.

[Kerry]

The KISS principle, vaseline. Lanolin's not bad on battery terminals but it can/does go fairly tacky.

I wouldn't put WD40 near an outboard #>:( let alone electronic connections #>:(. Inox doesn't has the "gumming/sticking" type traiit like that of WD40 but I'd still be vary of how it might react with the connectors/o'rings/etc.


Cheers, Kerry.

[cyber]

I've seen WD40 used on the one motor over a period of over 10 years. The motor never once missed a beat and looked as good as new when it was traded.

[banshee]

Lanotec GP-21,check it out www.lanotec.com.au