03-08-15, 09:31 AM
Silicone grease is fine on connectors, I'd be wary of using it near switch contacts though.
Carbon-based greases will oxidise to gases in the high temperatures of an arc, whereas silicone leaves silica which can insulate the contact area.
Carbon-based greases will oxidise to gases in the high temperatures of an arc, whereas silicone leaves silica which can insulate the contact area.