>The only documented cases of silicone grease causing an issue in switches is
>from silicone-carbide is when contacts arc through the grease. It actually
>is a very common lube for many applications.
>73 Tom
There was a time in my career in electronics servicing when I came in contact
with quite a bit of
relays, contactors etc but always steered away from using silicone near relays
or motors.
So while silicone is used by many in the automotive industry as Tom explained,
I am still very reluctant to bring it near any
switch, or relay.
And BTW, it also contains hydrocarbon groups , a methyle, (CH3) that is very
volitile.
For this interested, a good link below.
http://www.dowcorning.com/content/publishedlit/The_Use_of_Silicone_Materials_in_Close_Proximity.pdf
73
Raoul ZS1REC
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