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TomG2
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Oct 19, 2020

Dielectric grease for 30 amp plug and receptacle?

I have burned up two 30 amp plugs on my travel trailer in the last three years. Apparently, they lose connectivity, heat up, lose more connectivity, and burn themselves up. Any lubricant that would make for a better connection and eliminate this problem?
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