[AT] Dielectric Grease

[rlgoss at twc.com]

The wiring on many trailers is set up that way, Dave, and it definitely is NOT reliable.


Larry
---- David Rotigel <rotigel at me.com> wrote: 
> 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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