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Connection moisture prevention

Boat/US Magazine, July, 2004 by Scott Croft

Boats are breeding grounds for corrosion that can destroy electrical systems and cause fires. That's why the marine industry is always on the lookout for ways to keep electrical connections free of moisture, such as using a brushed-on liquid black rubber or applying heat shrink tubing to wiring. But a new clear synthetic rubber developed by a major oil company for the aerospace industry to keep circuit boards moisture free has now made it to the marine industry, promising better results.

Pro-Tect is a spray-on rubber film that provides excellent resistance to moisture, weathering, UV, electrical shock, abrasion and corrosion resistance and is extremely durable, according to its manufacturer, John Burnett of Starco Chemicals. Now used by several major boat builders, two coats of the rubbery film will provide about 2 millimeters of thickness.

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"You can protect without covering up," said Burnett. "And unlike the black rubber 'electrical tape,' Pro-Tect allows boaters to easily view connections that can also be removed with paint thinner. It also acts a vibration dampener--nothing comes loose."

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Pro-Tect sells for about $10 a can. For more information, visit Protectmarine.info.

Connection moisture prevention

Boat/US Magazine, July, 2004 by Scott Croft

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