How to keep dog bone dry (electrical)
Hello everyone, I am new to owning a motorhome and this may seem like a super simple question but interested in hearing what everyone does. When you need to use a dog bone, or maybe two, how do you...
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GordonThree wrote:
Don't wrap them or put plastic bags over them, as this will trap moisture and actually make things worse.
If you want to keep the contacts nice and clean, you can get some silicone di-electric grease from the hardware store ... with the power off, fill each of the female connectors with grease, and then plug in the male connector, you're now all set.
That is interesting about not using plastic bags. I have always used zip lock bags over my EMS/50AMP plug. I cut a hole in the bottom of the bag and pull it down over the EMS/50AMP plug like a dress. I then use a wire tie to wrap it around the cut hole to close it up a bit. I guess you could use Gorilla tape if you want a really tight seal but I have never used it myself. Then I ALWAYS leave the bottom of the bag open for air circulation. I have done this for several years without damage. YMMV.
