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Old February 10th 06, 02:10 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
J. Mc Laughlin
 
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Default Anti-oxidant grease question

I am a big fan of Penetrox-A. It is sold in a small squeeze-bottle that is
just right for most tasks. It is also a good anti-galling material to use
when screwing SS to anything.

73 Mac N8TT

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J. Mc Laughlin; Michigan U.S.A.
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"John Popelish" wrote in message
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Joe S. wrote:
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I have found a source of anti-oxidant grease that's used on electrical
connections and I will put this stuff on the connector-mount junction to
prevent further oxidation. Here's the question: Do I loosen the nut

and
put grease between the nut and the antenna mount -- similar to putting
thermal grease between a heat sink and the surface of a transistor --

or, do
I tighten the nut and smear grease on the outside, not on the mating
surfaces? I suspect I should put the grease on the mating surfaces

between
the nut and the mount -- loosen the nut, smear on grease, tighten the

nut.

The anytioxidant has to be in intimate contact with the metal surfaces
before they are clamped together. Here is a site that tells how to
use one version, Penetrox-A. The details are about 1/4 of the way down:
http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum/alreduce.htm#1A