> One other poster in this thread mentioned using Vaseline in place
> of (or as well as) silicone grease. My only concern with this is I've
> seen Vaseline degrade some insulation on wires

Good point. Vaseline is a hydrocarbon product which some wires,
rubbers and components might'nt like, whereas silicone grease is
chemically inert. I did mention in my OP that Vaseline could be used
"in a pinch"

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