by Tilly Everest | Oct 8, 2024 | Tech Tip
Following on from a previous tech note, we mentioned the non-corrosive silicone rubber we use. Dowsil 3140. If you are used to builders and DIY silicones, then this is a very different product to work with! Firstly, it is flowable. If you apply it over electrical...
by Tilly Everest | Oct 7, 2024 | Tech Tip
Many years ago, working for a rally team the head of stores would only issue a single 5ml bottle of each thread lock type to each car crew, Stores said this was because it was expensive stuff and the crews wasted too much! In fairness to the crew, I think we have all...
by Tilly Everest | Oct 4, 2024 | Tech Tip
Common automotive wire typically consists of non-plated copper strands. This plain copper conductor works well when the product is new, but the performance of the wire can deteriorate over its lifetime. Areas around crimped contacts are often worst affected as these...