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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: albitz on 26 August 2009, 14:46:53

Title: Gearbox switch,fill with grease or not ?
Post by: albitz on 26 August 2009, 14:46:53

Will be changing the switch soon.I have cleaned the inside of the replacement switch with electrical cleaning solvent.Should I now repack it with grease or leave as is ?
I f I need to use grease,what type please ? :-/

Title: Re: Gearbox switch,fill with grease or not ?
Post by: Pitchfork on 26 August 2009, 16:24:38

No
You have just cleaned the contacts
It would be like washing your hair & then applying Brylcreem!

Title: Re: Gearbox switch,fill with grease or not ?
Post by: sassanach on 26 August 2009, 16:44:38

 a dab of silicone grease or vaseline will not hurt,do NOT use ordinary general purpose grease as it conducts electricity. :y

Title: Re: Gearbox switch,fill with grease or not ?
Post by: albitz on 26 August 2009, 17:32:01

Thanks for the replies,I might put a dab of silicone grease in there just to keep moisture out.Just wanted to check really. :y