[RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries

R Ray Walters ray at solarray.com
Wed Dec 2 10:48:57 PST 2009


We cut a hole in the lid of the Vaseline can, and have a tooth brush stuck in
for applying the goo. 

R. Walters
ray at solarray.com
Solar Engineer

On Dec 2, 2009, at 10:28 AM, Allan Sindelar wrote:

> Years ago we began using Quick-Cote terminal corrosion protector. At about
> $12 a can it has become pricey, but the can includes a brush-in-cap and
> works well. We have bought stock through AEE, but I'm not sure if AEE still
> carries it. I also tell customers that Vaseline works just as well. Done
> right, a set of interconnects can be reused with the next set of batteries.
> 
> We usually give the job of coating terminals and cable ends prior to
> assembly to the customer to do, as nearly all like to get involved hands-on
> and this is a tedious, non-skilled job that provides such engagement.
> 
> Allan Sindelar




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