[AT] Dielectric Grease

[David Rotigel]

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.
> 
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> 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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