how to clean FF contacts - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

batty1of3 · 08-04-2010, 06:44 AM

I let some salt water get on my ff connectors a while back and it has since stopped working. The connectors are all corroded and i'm looking for something that can clean them i tried with a wire brush but can get into the small holes in the connectors. does anyone know of a solution that would clean them off like CLR or something ?

thanks in advance

mckenzie · 08-04-2010, 07:26 AM

Nothing! If the connections are corroded, start over with new connections, you may need some new connection wire too.

Cost of playing in salt water.

Holy Mackerel · 08-04-2010, 09:16 AM

Try WD-40 to clean it, or actually West Marine sells a corrosion spray, that is pretty awesome. It may start up with just this... but I'd use Di-electric grease next time, between your FF, and plug.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-Grease/Detail

zinkysd · 08-04-2010, 09:41 AM

Soak the contacts in vinegar. Works everytime.

Ken
Team Dana Point Jet Ski

dsafety · 08-04-2010, 10:09 AM

X2 on the vinegar. Dip a q-tip in vinegar and wipe the contacts until the corrosion is gone. A little dielectric grease will slow future corrosion.

One way to quickly ruin your contacts is to leave the battery connected to the FF cable while in storage. The moist air inside the kayak plus the electric current will cause the contacts to rot away.

Bob

lterrero · 08-04-2010, 10:42 AM

Baking Soda works also, but get wire & connectors new?

maui jim · 08-04-2010, 11:03 AM

Perfect excuse to upgrade FF unit......Do it now....

08-04-2010, 06:44 AM	#1
batty1of3 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 51	how to clean FF contacts I let some salt water get on my ff connectors a while back and it has since stopped working. The connectors are all corroded and i'm looking for something that can clean them i tried with a wire brush but can get into the small holes in the connectors. does anyone know of a solution that would clean them off like CLR or something ? thanks in advance

08-04-2010, 09:41 AM	#4
zinkysd Hobie Fishing Team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 145	Soak the contacts in vinegar. Works everytime. Ken Team Dana Point Jet Ski __________________

08-04-2010, 11:03 AM	#7
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Perfect excuse to upgrade FF unit......Do it now.... __________________

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08-04-2010, 07:26 AM	#2
mckenzie Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 46	Nothing! If the connections are corroded, start over with new connections, you may need some new connection wire too. Cost of playing in salt water.

08-04-2010, 09:16 AM	#3
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Try WD-40 to clean it, or actually West Marine sells a corrosion spray, that is pretty awesome. It may start up with just this... but I'd use Di-electric grease next time, between your FF, and plug. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-Grease/Detail

08-04-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	X2 on the vinegar. Dip a q-tip in vinegar and wipe the contacts until the corrosion is gone. A little dielectric grease will slow future corrosion. One way to quickly ruin your contacts is to leave the battery connected to the FF cable while in storage. The moist air inside the kayak plus the electric current will cause the contacts to rot away. Bob

08-04-2010, 10:42 AM	#6
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	Baking Soda works also, but get wire & connectors new?