Uh.   No.  Dielectric means insulator, less than a millionth of a mho
conductivity.

Does protect the join from corrosion though.

Mike

On 2/13/04 2:55 AM, "Frank Condelli" <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote:

> In a message dated 12/02/2004 3:49:00 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
> Stupid  question:
> Dielectric grease is an insulator, not a conductor,  right?
>
> Dielectric grease is a conductor, It  enhances the electrical connection and
> protects that connection from  corrosion.  Read the info on the container you
> have.
> Cheers,
>
> Frank  Condelli
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