Prevent waterproof inline fuse corrosion - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 06-20-2012, 08:44 AM

I took my kayak out and my fish finder wouldn't power up of course. So when i got home i checked all the wires and behold my waterproof inline fuse was as white as snow. I had to use a pair of plyers to take out the fuse that had been corroded and eaten away by the snow. I cleaned it up and put in a new fuse it still power on. I have to order a new inline fuse thingy now.

I probably marine glue the next one i get to make sure no salt water gets in it.

bus kid · 06-20-2012, 08:59 AM

dielectric grease and some corrosion x.

mtnbykr2 · 06-20-2012, 09:01 AM

Frank,
take the fuse out, leave it out, solder, repair and heat shrink, the less splices/
connections the better...

467echo · 06-20-2012, 11:29 AM

another key factor is unplugging your battery after every trip. Also try liquid electrical tape.

06-20-2012, 08:44 AM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Prevent waterproof inline fuse corrosion I took my kayak out and my fish finder wouldn't power up of course. So when i got home i checked all the wires and behold my waterproof inline fuse was as white as snow. I had to use a pair of plyers to take out the fuse that had been corroded and eaten away by the snow. I cleaned it up and put in a new fuse it still power on. I have to order a new inline fuse thingy now. I probably marine glue the next one i get to make sure no salt water gets in it. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-20-2012, 08:59 AM	#2
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	dielectric grease and some corrosion x. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

06-20-2012, 09:01 AM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Frank, take the fuse out, leave it out, solder, repair and heat shrink, the less splices/ connections the better... __________________

06-20-2012, 11:29 AM	#4
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	another key factor is unplugging your battery after every trip. Also try liquid electrical tape. __________________ they are getting bigger....