Quick tip - clean off green stuff on electrical connection

My boat trailer electrical harness and the receptacle on my Ford have a lot
of green stuff on some of the connections. The connection is marginal. I
recall that vinegar can clean this up, but I'm not sure. What is the best
way to clean up these connections?

Thanks from Rick

radio shack contact cleaner

"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
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My boat trailer electrical harness and the receptacle on my Ford have a
lot
of green stuff on some of the connections. The connection is marginal. I
recall that vinegar can clean this up, but I'm not sure. What is the best
way to clean up these connections?

Thanks from Rick

Where's "Hint's from Jerry Heloise" when you need him?


"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
...
My boat trailer electrical harness and the receptacle on my Ford have a
lot
of green stuff on some of the connections. The connection is marginal. I
recall that vinegar can clean this up, but I'm not sure. What is the best
way to clean up these connections?

Thanks from Rick

Vinegar and a wire brush, then use some Dilectric sp? grease.


"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
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Where's "Hint's from Jerry Heloise" when you need him?


"Richard Liebert" wrote in
message
...
My boat trailer electrical harness and the receptacle on my Ford have a
lot
of green stuff on some of the connections. The connection is marginal. I
recall that vinegar can clean this up, but I'm not sure. What is the
best
way to clean up these connections?

Thanks from Rick

There he is! LOL


"Jerry Barton (NervisRek)" wrote in message
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Vinegar and a wire brush, then use some Dilectric sp? grease.


"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
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Where's "Hint's from Jerry Heloise" when you need him?

I'm still not speaking to you. ;-)

"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
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There he is! LOL


"Jerry Barton (NervisRek)" wrote in message
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Vinegar and a wire brush, then use some Dilectric sp? grease.


"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
...
Where's "Hint's from Jerry Heloise" when you need him?

I'm sorry Dad...


"Jerry Barton (NervisRek)" wrote in message
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I'm still not speaking to you. ;-)

"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
...
There he is! LOL


"Jerry Barton (NervisRek)" wrote in message
...
Vinegar and a wire brush, then use some Dilectric sp? grease.


"Charles B. Summers" wrote in message
...
Where's "Hint's from Jerry Heloise" when you need him?

I have heard of people using plain Coca-Cola in a pinch to remove the crud.
"Richard Liebert" wrote in message
...
My boat trailer electrical harness and the receptacle on my Ford have a
lot
of green stuff on some of the connections. The connection is marginal. I
recall that vinegar can clean this up, but I'm not sure. What is the best
way to clean up these connections?

Thanks from Rick

Richard Liebert wrote in message: "My boat trailer electrical harness and
the receptacle on my Ford have a lot of green stuff on some of the
connections. The connection is marginal. I recall that vinegar can clean
this up, but I'm not sure. What is the best way to clean up these
connections?"

Electrical contact cleaner from Radio Shack works well. Once removed apply
some dielectric grease to connections will help prevent some of the
corrosions.

Sarge

Once all the corrosion is off (green stuff) I use a product called
"Corrosion X". Been using it for years, even spray it under the dash of
my boat, the connectors of the t/m, and all the electronics connectors.
In CA we fish all year and the winters are damp and cool and this
product works great for protection. Good luck...

sket