Help with battery box

[FARRIER]

west marine at a whopping 17 bucks but i figured id give it a try. I know that a lot of this stuff needs to be replaced from time to time. But I'm sure I could do a better job caring for my stuff.

[dsafety]

One of the most import things to remember if you want to reduce the amount of corrosion is to disconnect the battery when you yak is in storage. A current going through the FF cable, even if it is not connected to the device will cause the connectors to oxidize at an accelerated rate.

Bob

[PescadorPete]

I stuff my battery in a Target lunch bag, with a couple of clips onto the battery.

[newguy01]

first thing you have to do is get the terminal and connector lube with dielectric grease before it get saltwater on them if thats to lates clean em with vinegar then grease and if your storing the box inside the kayak always make sure battery is disconnected and for moisture control leave the or crack the hatch open so the air can circulate. thats what i do i dont even cover the connector but i am pretty sure covering it will help just my 0.2$

[cowboybill]

Hey Farrier, I use dialectric grease like toothpaste.....every connection, even inside the battery box...

On my new connections, like inside the plug, I jam dialectric inside, then put any booties over the outside, then seal outside with marine goop...let dry, and then outer coat external connections with more dialectric

Every 5-7 trips, I clean and re-grease just the outside connections.

after about a year, my connections look like brand new...

I think I got the grease at an autosupply place in a huge tube about the size of marine goop
cowboybill

[FARRIER]

Thanks you all I used the grease then marine goop and electrical tape to secure the wires. And Im just gonna be more vigilant with the grease and a wire brush.

[Mad Daddy]

I have been using a product called Corrosion Block for years. It works really well on all metals to protect from corrosion. I use it on my guns and fishing gear. It is kind of expensive but I you do not have to use much. The pump can I have is four years old. I usually put a little on a small piece of old tee shirt and wipe it on. In tight areas I use a q'tip. I have used it on radio that had a little corrosion causing it to intermittently have problems and it started working again. It is great because after you wipe it on and let it set a few minutes you can wipe off your reels or guns and still the protection remains.

[WahooUSMA]

Originally Posted by cowboybill

Hey Farrier, I use dialectric grease like toothpaste.....every connection, even inside the battery box...

On my new connections, like inside the plug, I jam dialectric inside, then put any booties over the outside, then seal outside with marine goop...let dry, and then outer coat external connections with more dialectric

Every 5-7 trips, I clean and re-grease just the outside connections.

after about a year, my connections look like brand new...

I think I got the grease at an autosupply place in a huge tube about the size of marine goop
cowboybill

I use the dielectric grease as well and never leave my battery connected. I even remove my battery from the pelican box and rotate batteries every time I go out. Where I get the corrosion is where the wire's connect to the male adapter. The wires themselves corrode and then break off, which is a total pain in the ass to fix, especially when you get to the launch ramp and have to trouble shoot in the dark. Additionally, 99% of the time when this has occurred (twice), I strip the freeking shit out the the set screws and have to buy a new adapter anyway.

Last season my FF kept turning on and off. I sent it to Lowrance to have checked out and they stated it was operating effectively. It wasn't until I pulled the boot back on the male side of the adapter that I realized the ground wire was corroded and an making an intermittent connection with only a few strands.

[lterrero]

Originally Posted by cowboybill

Hey Farrier, I use dialectric grease like toothpaste.....every connection, even inside the battery box...

On my new connections, like inside the plug, I jam dialectric inside, then put any booties over the outside, then seal outside with marine goop...let dry, and then outer coat external connections with more dialectric

Every 5-7 trips, I clean and re-grease just the outside connections.

after about a year, my connections look like brand new...

I think I got the grease at an autosupply place in a huge tube about the size of marine goop
cowboybill

But what can save? my connectors and wires from Electrolysis; at least about every 5 month have replace wire & connectors.

[FARRIER]

Yeah wahoo i had the same prob as you. and my hot wire is corroded well past repair which means im going to have to re order a new set for the transducer here eventually. probably gonna be easier to replace the unit with a better one! well lesson learned for me. its tough learning such expensive lessons some times.

[Mad Daddy]

Originally Posted by lterrero

But what can save? my connectors and wires from Electrolysis; at least about every 5 month have replace wire & connectors.

After I strip the coating off the wire I put a drop or two of the corrosion block onto the wire and it seeps down between the wires under the coating. I have to admit that I am new to the highly corrosive salt water environment but the stuff has worked very well for me on all of my things that are subjected to wet environments including my boat which has only been in fresh water. I did check my connector to my battery box in my kayak which has only been used in salt water for two months and they look brand new. I have but did not use the dielectric grease because it is messy. I also let a drop soak into all the rivets on my rod holders and various screws on my kayak to give them added protection after I noticed some brown areas on the washers holding on my handles.