Looking for a good dielectric sealer....

[V GER]

I want to do weatherproofing on some new electrical components and don't want to use regular dielectric grease.

Is good old RTV sealant a true dielectric or is there something better?

I want a flexible, but solid seal.

thanks

 

[ionbeam]

While generic RTV isn't a true dielectric, its resistance is high enough to be serviceable on all but the high voltage secondary ignition system. RTV will seal in what ever is there, and seal out everything else. Should liquid find its way into a nearly sealed connection it will be unable to evaporate or drain back out. Should you ever need to work on a connector or access contacts & wires it's gonna suck if it's full of RTV.

 

[Rogue]

I've got some at home that comes in a spray can, I'll check the label when I get home.

 

[kaitsdad]

I want to do weatherproofing on some new electrical components and don't want to use regular dielectric grease.
Is good old RTV sealant a true dielectric or is there something better?

I want a flexible, but solid seal.

thanks

V GER, pay close attention to the RTV - read the fine print. - some of that stuff is agressive towards copper. Not something you want.

I have used liquid electrical tape - just paint it on, and you are good to go. You can even use multiple coats to build up thickness. primarily, I used it to seal the CCS100 cruise control pad - and it works well.

There's different manufacturers for the stuff - I use Gardner Bender.

Home Depot carries it.

 

[Penforhire]

I've had good luck with Goop (Marine type) for waterproof 'caulking' but I never touched it to exposed copper either.

 

[odot]

Cement works, too....try that out and let us know how it turns out.....pics would be a joy.

 

[jestal]

+1 on the liquid electrical tape.

 

[V GER]

As tempted as I was to try the cement.... :glasses-smiley02:

The liquid electrical tape was the ticket.

Thanks kaitsdad!

 

[Toecutter]

+1 on the liquid electrical tape.

Wow! This discussion could not have been more timely for me. I just got done with a farkle that will require some of this stuff. Film at eleven, tomorrow!

 

[Rogue]

Finally got home. This is what I've used: Electro Seal

 

[gypsy]

I want to do weatherproofing on some new electrical components and don't want to use regular dielectric grease.

I use KY Jelly...oh wait...hmmm...maybe I don't understand what "dielectric" means!!

:blink:

 

[kaitsdad]

I want to do weatherproofing on some new electrical components and don't want to use regular dielectric grease.

I use KY Jelly...oh wait...hmmm...maybe I don't understand what "dielectric" means!!

:blink:

Jeezz. Gypsy, you're thinking of "BI electric". Get it straight, will ya? (now that was a bad choice of words..... :blink: )

 

[V GER]

Here's the first application....

These are Kimpex grip heaters. They came with a piece of electrical tape over the bare solder. :blink:

 

[Toecutter]

Wow! This discussion could not have been more timely for me. I just got done with a farkle that will require some of this stuff. Film at eleven, tomorrow!

And the Kimpex grip heaters are on the list of upcoming work. It just keeps getting better!

These are Kimpex grip heaters. They came with a piece of electrical tape over the bare solder. :blink:

So, how 'bout sharing the rest of your install for those of us still suffering from cold fingers?

Like, how did you deal with the uneven heat issue? Are you running a Heat Troller?

I plan to use two sets of Pro Grips, and add heat shrink tubing to the left bar area to insulate the heater and get it the same size as the right, allowing the use of two right side (thinner) grips.

 

[V GER]

So, how 'bout sharing the rest of your install for those of us still suffering from cold fingers?
Like, how did you deal with the uneven heat issue? Are you running a Heat Troller?

I plan to use two sets of Pro Grips, and add heat shrink tubing to the left bar area to insulate the heater and get it the same size as the right, allowing the use of two right side (thinner) grips.

I am replacing the factory wired grips with BMW sports.

To deal with heat imbalance, I am insulating both sides (G2 on the throttle side) with thick walled shrink tubing, in an attempt to reduce heat sinking.

The Kimpex's will be wired up to the factory wiring and controller.

 

[Toecutter]

Copy that. :good: