Spring Maintenance - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 03-07-2015, 12:24 PM

Yeah, I know its not until the 20th but its time to start checking those connectors, screws, bolts, reels, fishing line and the wart that just won't go away.

Found this today

Replaced with a fresh one

tsugg · 03-07-2015, 12:56 PM

Get one of the spray cans of white lithium grease and spray both halves of all your electrical connectors and it will keep the green corrosion away and provide a better connection. Just my two cents.

jorluivil · 03-07-2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tsugg

Get one of the spray cans of white lithium grease and spray both halves of all your electrical connectors and it will keep the green corrosion away and provide a better connection. Just my two cents.

10-4

I lost the one that I had many moons ago and never replaced, gonna get some later today

Batmann · 03-07-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tsugg

Get one of the spray cans of white lithium grease and spray both halves of all your electrical connectors and it will keep the green corrosion away and provide a better connection. Just my two cents.

I've had very good luck with the product below. The $20 can has lasted me over a year. I spray down down a pea sized amount on my connectors and pins to keep the corrosion in check. It is safe for plastic and works really well especially with the small pins on the fish finder plugs.

I also used it to clean up some rod guides.

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/corros...04_129_004_507

TJones · 03-08-2015, 01:27 AM

I use same exact connections . Were you the one who emptied all the inventory off the shelf right before I got to store? At 1.99$ per connection I really can't blame you.

On my last trip to Lj my meter would not power up . So I start checking things knowing I have a brand new battery fully charged . That's when I discovered same exact problem you have . I did on the water repair to get me through the day . I really dispise electrical issues on water

. What do you guys use to make electrical connections ? Barrel connectors ? Or screw on connectors with some sealant ?

jorluivil · 03-08-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TJones

I use same exact connections . Were you the one who emptied all the inventory off the shelf right before I got to store? At 1.99$ per connection I really can't blame you.

On my last trip to Lj my meter would not power up . So I start checking things knowing I have a brand new battery fully charged . That's when I discovered same exact problem you have . I did on the water repair to get me through the day . I really dispise electrical issues on water

. What do you guys use to make electrical connections ? Barrel connectors ? Or screw on connectors with some sealant ?

I solder all of my electric connections and use heat shrink tubing on them

FISH11 · 03-08-2015, 10:32 AM

What ever connector you use, there several that work ok with water around. The real problem is the electricity in and passing through the wires. The best thing I have found is like Jorge said solder and use shrink wrap at splices or I use a semi-hardening silicone on all my splices crimp connectors. On the pull apart connectors I apply some dielectric grease. You can buy some small tube and it just needs some applied to all the metal surfaces of the connector. You only need to reapply some maybe once a month. Always connect the battery last and disconnect first. Do not leave the battery plugged in when you disconnect the FF or bait tank connections. Electrolysis is the Enemy!

03-07-2015, 12:24 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Spring Maintenance Yeah, I know its not until the 20th but its time to start checking those connectors, screws, bolts, reels, fishing line and the wart that just won't go away. Found this today Replaced with a fresh one __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-07-2015, 12:56 PM	#2
tsugg LOWSPARK Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 251	Spring Get one of the spray cans of white lithium grease and spray both halves of all your electrical connectors and it will keep the green corrosion away and provide a better connection. Just my two cents.

03-08-2015, 01:27 AM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Wow I use same exact connections . Were you the one who emptied all the inventory off the shelf right before I got to store? At 1.99$ per connection I really can't blame you. On my last trip to Lj my meter would not power up . So I start checking things knowing I have a brand new battery fully charged . That's when I discovered same exact problem you have . I did on the water repair to get me through the day . I really dispise electrical issues on water . What do you guys use to make electrical connections ? Barrel connectors ? Or screw on connectors with some sealant ?

03-08-2015, 10:32 AM	#7
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	What ever connector you use, there several that work ok with water around. The real problem is the electricity in and passing through the wires. The best thing I have found is like Jorge said solder and use shrink wrap at splices or I use a semi-hardening silicone on all my splices crimp connectors. On the pull apart connectors I apply some dielectric grease. You can buy some small tube and it just needs some applied to all the metal surfaces of the connector. You only need to reapply some maybe once a month. Always connect the battery last and disconnect first. Do not leave the battery plugged in when you disconnect the FF or bait tank connections. Electrolysis is the Enemy! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )