Dielectric grease
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Mike A.
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Yes. Put a glob spread over the pins on that side and a layer on the male side.
Different people do it to different degrees. Some like to fill it up but I tend to think that's a waste, just causes a mess, and doesn't accomplish anything better.
You don't need to worry about affecting any connection. When mated, the pins will displace the the grease and whatever incidental layer remains won't make any difference. Maybe if it were another case where there was a larger gap.
Different people do it to different degrees. Some like to fill it up but I tend to think that's a waste, just causes a mess, and doesn't accomplish anything better.
You don't need to worry about affecting any connection. When mated, the pins will displace the the grease and whatever incidental layer remains won't make any difference. Maybe if it were another case where there was a larger gap.
You could but that's not very common to do . . .
handinpalm
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The main purpose of dielectric grease is to keep contacts from corroding/oxidizing and act as an insulator for high voltage applications. You should use other methods to keep water out of connector, so you don't need to "glob" it on. Theoretically, you only need a few molecules of thickness for it to work. Just use a Qtip and apply lightly. Don't make a mess of it.
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sebastiantombs
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I use it sparingly, just a small line across the contacts of the female connector right at the front edge. That way when the male connector is plugged in it's spread neatly, relatively neatly, across all the pins.
As an aside, when will "wokeness" strike the connector terminology
As an aside, when will "wokeness" strike the connector terminology
ITheir use it sparingly, just a small line across the contacts of thefemaletheir connector right at the front edge. That way when themalethey connector is plugged in it's spread neatly, relatively neatly, across all the pins.
As an aside, when will "wokeness" strike the connector terminology
What that sentence will become LOL.
handinpalm
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I have worked in the electronics industry for 35+ years, and there is always some type of sexual connotation associated with descriptions. Maybe that's what kept my interest?
IAmATeaf
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You just need it on the contacts so put some on the pins of the plug before you plug it in.
If you need to seal the actual cable or the entire connector then use some amalgamating tape stretched and wound around the cable/connector.
If you need to seal the actual cable or the entire connector then use some amalgamating tape stretched and wound around the cable/connector.
I put a small dab on the male pins as it will spread to the female port obviously when inserted. If I'm inserting and removing multiple times ai may need to put a little more on. Always seems to work and have no complaints - ie dropped connections.
Gargoile
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Waiting for the catalogs to be updated with the non-binary butt connector.
NickTheGreat
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I use it sparingly, just a small line across the contacts of the female connector right at the front edge. That way when the male connector is plugged in it's spread neatly, relatively neatly, across all the pins.
As an aside, when will "wokeness" strike the connector terminology
I remember as a young pup my dad said something about the male end of an extension cord. I think I did a triple-take!
Yes, its good practice to stuff the grease in there nice and good until it oozes out. Its oddly satisfying 
