Does Dialectic Grease Conduct Electricity

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I have a question about LubriMatic Accessories and Parts - 11755 Electrical Contact Grease. Is it an insulator and so should not be put on metal where contacts are meant to connect metal to metal or is it a conductor and so could short circuit if a dab of it is continuous between different contacts of a plug? Thanks.

asked by: Brian M

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Dialectic grease does NOT conduct electricity. It is used on connections to help insulate the metal to metal connection and prevent corrosion by preventing moisture from getting to the connection.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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