[AT] Dielectric Grease

[Dean VP]

Dave,

I fully agree, but if that is the way the ground circuit has to be completed on the truck/trailer
connection then it needs to be clean.  And in some cases offers a redundant and/or even required
secondary ground connection that compliments that through the wiring connector that may be a much
lower resistance than a corroded connector. 

Dean VP
Snohomish, WA

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave
unsaid  the wrong thing at the tempting moment.


-----Original Message-----
From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of
David Rotigel
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 11:04 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Dielectric Grease

Dean, Do you mean the "ball" and "socket" as in part of the trailer hitch? If so, that is not a good
way of grounding the lights (or anytjing electric) on a trailer.
	Dave

On Oct 18, 2014, at 1:48 PM, Dean VP <deanvp at att.net> wrote:

> Also, check the ball and socket to see that there is a good electrical contact there as well. The
ball
> may rust between uses and the underside of the socket may do so as well. 
> 
> Dean VP
> Snohomish, WA
> 
> The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave
> unsaid  the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf
Of
> rlgoss at twc.com
> Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2014 10:34 AM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Dielectric Grease
> 
> When I have had that experience, I found the culprit was the ground circuit on the trailer itself,
and
> that the frame, ball hitch, etc, could not be relied on for continuity.  As Farmer often said,
"Check
> the grounds. Check the grounds, Check the grounds.
> 
> 
> Larry
> ---- Joe Hazewinkel <jahaze at aol.com> wrote: 
>> If I put dielectric grease on the prongs of my trailer plug will it help make the connection to my
> truck better?
>> 
>> Enjoy, Joe
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