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>> Dielectric grease as I have come to understand it is not a lubricating
>> grease,
>> but protects surfaces that would normally conduct, from oxidation and other
>> forms of corrosion and fouling. It (they - there are a myriad of forms of it)
>> seems to be an insulator. So sliding contact surfaces are protected from
>> fouling that would prevent them from conducting.
>
Yes, This is a standard item in an electrician's tool kit. Every one I
know carries a tub in their truck. Code requires use of the grease when
making certain connections, e.g. dissimilar metals, Cu-Al
mike
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