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> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Jinx
> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 4:09 PM
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> 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"

There is another problem with Vaseline vs. silicone grease. Vaseline has a
much lower melting point than silicone grease. It tends to completely
liquefy and drip out of the connector at around 50 degrees C or so. Of
course that shouldn't be a problem underwater, unless it's underwater in a
hot tub ;-).

Paul

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