Trailer pigtail that is. Why can’t I find a toothbrush with stiff brass bristles to scrub the pigtail ends? Or is there a better solution? emery cloth? Coca Cola? duct tape?
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February 16, 2014 at 6:28 pm #1389150
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Or is there a better solution?
Yes ! Just replace the pigtail and use dielectric grease with new one.
I am not sure if CRC Industries Battery Cleaner would work on it or not,but if you have some just spray on the connector terminals,leave set a bit and wash off with warm water.
JMHO Jeff
February 16, 2014 at 6:32 pm #1389151Quote:
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Or is there a better solution?
Yes ! Just replace the pigtail and use dielectric grease with new one.
JMHO Jeff
And buy a $2 rubber cover for the end.
February 16, 2014 at 6:36 pm #1389152Check the welding section at Fleet Farm or any store like that. I have several brushes like that.
rrwPosts: 7February 17, 2014 at 12:03 am #1389185I bought a can of battery terminal cleaner at NAPA and it really works wonders for corrosion on electrical contacts. If you get any of that green corrosion/oxidation on an electrical plug, you can spray it on and it eats it away, but won’t damage plastic at all. That has been the best for me, better than coca cola or baking soda in my opinion. It’s pretty cheap too.
mauricePosts: 123February 17, 2014 at 6:30 am #1389205hard to believe but wd 40 will doit every tim e-0-good luck snagged
February 17, 2014 at 6:47 am #1389208they sell actual terminal cleaner kits that contain small files to clean all the connections…. napa, mac tools, snap on tools, northern tool, maybe even harbor freight
February 17, 2014 at 8:44 am #1389254Another option – Soak it in vinegar for a several hours and polish with brass wire brush.
February 17, 2014 at 9:29 am #1389278Northern carries small wire brushes as well. That’s where I got mine and use them for connections and batt terminals.
February 17, 2014 at 9:36 am #1389279A 22 cal. brass brush works great. I carry one all the time for just this application.
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