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    Re: Installing new Diaphragms

    Quote Originally Posted by bowtie427ss View Post
    FWIW, mechanical connections of dissimilar metals can(and do) form non conductive layers of oxides................That ITT "goo" used to be used for all ground and lightning suppression connections, and some RF connections on communications towers in this area as well as telephone line junctions.
    I know the newer wires that got strung in my neighborhood are aluminum, and that in home wiring when using aluminum something called Noalox (I think that's a brand name) is used at junctions for the purpose of preventing the oxides you mention. I never would have guessed it was applicable to communications, but I suppose where there's wire, there could be a need.
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    Re: Installing new Diaphragms

    Be sure to read all the product precautions on the tube of ITT goo before using it. It is not to be used as a personal lubricant unless you're an android.....
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    Re: Installing new Diaphragms

    Quote Originally Posted by voice of the theater View Post
    Be sure to read all the product precautions on the tube of ITT goo before using it. It is not to be used as a personal lubricant unless you're an android.....
    No worries, we just hop over the border for a little Pennzoil when the need arises.

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    Re: Installing new Diaphragms

    I was given some of that aluminum stuff wadded in some cellophane wrap to use and it looked like black silicon caulk, but I have no idea what it was. I believe that the dielectric grease prevents not only moisture from contacting the connection, but also the other required ingredient for oxidation; air and the oxygen it contains. And don’t smear half a tube in there.

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