Starbrite liquid electrical tape on relay connectors

[TheAxeman]

I was just about to put some Starbrite liquid electrical tape on the spade connectors of the relay feeding my Blue Sea fuse block but figured I better check if this was a good idea or not. Does anybody use this stuff and if so is it a good or bad idea to put it on connectors which may have to be removed someday? I see that some of you have run tape around the contacts and figured I would try this stuff instead.....

 

[Shane]

Axeman,

I've used a similar product for a couple of years now, can't remember if there's even a brand name on it.

It has proven effective at keeping spade connections watertight at various switch connections, and is easy to remove/re-apply when you need to re-configure stuff.

One nice thing I've found is that it's great to use around the circumference of 12v cigarette lighter-style plugs, to seal the plug and socket joint. The seam around the edge is watertight, and there's enough strength happening to keep the plug from vibrating loose. Cut with a pocketknife, and it's a snap to remove, should you wish.

Doesn't seem to be a downside, I've even used it to seal up inside guitar cables after re-soldering broken connections. Much more versatile than tape, but probably not to be used to the exclusion of tape or heat shrink wrap.

Shane

 

[radman]

I use it on difficult to seal soldered connections, such as a three way splice. Stuffs a lifesaver IMHO.

 

[Scab]

I use a product called "liquid tape". Good stuff, in my opinion. I had a 6-way connector plug on my old goldwing that disentigrated. I was able to seperate the six wires, install blade connectors, attach each to the male side of the plug and isolate the entire thing with this stuff. I use it often and in conjunction with regular tape. Aside from the 6-connector plug, I have had good success removing this stuff after it has fully dried. More difficult than tape of course, but not that big a deal to remove.