[RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries

Windsun@wind-sun.com windsun at wind-sun.com
Wed Dec 2 15:01:37 PST 2009


Vaseline simply is not very good for battery terminals. The melting point is 
too low. There are other things that are much better, such as some high 
temperature grease, and the silicone grease high temp greases. The silicone 
is the most chemical resistant but is a bit expensive.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "R Ray Walters" <ray at solarray.com>
To: "RE-wrenches" <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:48 AM
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Strings and series of batteries


> 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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