watersealing an in line electrical connector

[cameronke]

Greetings All

I have an in-line electrical connector on my outboard that is sometimes subjected to spray and can short.

Is there a marine product that will seal the electrics similar to automotive Dampstart (which appears to form a flexible membrane) ?

Regards
Cameron

 

[cliff]

Vaseline?
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[steve28]

better off getting some ip 68 inline connectors like the ones used on autopilots, they have fully imersable seals.

steve

 

[tross]

Hi,

I have used the Buccaneer in line plug and socket from Bugin - you can get them in most swindleries this saeson on my outboard charging curcuit and I checked the other day after a particular heavy soaking in sea water and they are just fine - far better than expected.

I also used some silicon based electrical grease I picked up in the USA on the contacts as a second level of protection.

I would not recommend vaseline on rubber seals - it can attack the rubber and makes it swell up. Silicon grease always

 

[dmayes]

There is a product called "self amalgamating rubber tape" from someone like Maplins. This is stretched and wound around the joint, it then forms a solid rubber barrier which has to be cut off if you want to get to the joint. Use silicone grease on the connections and cover it with the tape and it will be totally waterproof. The tape is very useful and will last a long time.

 

[temptress]

How big is the connector?

I have in th epast put the connections in a match box, filled it wiht silicone and then removed the cardboard 'cover' once the silicone has set. The down side is that it is very difficult to get to the connection should you ever need to.

 

[cameronke]

Many thanks for your suggestions

Think I like the self amalgamating tape idea. will let you know how I get on

Regards
Cameron