Re: How to rust proof underwater alligator clips?...tia sal

In article <zZtDe.13898$TU.7496@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <jilss@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Greetings, All
>
>I 'm doing some under water test but my alligator clips are rusting due to the
> fact that they are not
>coated with rust proof materials. Does anyone know which material to use to
> rust proof alligator clips
>(I purchased them from radio shack) The alligator clips are used to transmit
> voltage underwater but they rust after a day.
>
>If I paint them with a rust proof material, the material will still have to be
> able to conduct electricity
>any ideas what i can use?


With all those clips, you first MUST solder them. The crimps will fail
very soon. They are bad enough out of water. Very loosly made.

Salt water? Good luck.
I would just cover them in silicone grease.

greg
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