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Subject Topic: How to clean electric plugs Post Reply Post New Topic
Personcufcbarside
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Hi

Any ideas on how to clean the 13pin sockets and pins on the electrics. we have a problem with ours as some of the pins are green coloured and we think we have a problem

is there any electrical spray cleaner we can get to clean the pins and sockets

appreciate your help please as the lord of darkness is thinking of taking to the dealers and getting new fittings but i think there must be an easier and cheaper option

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Person664DaveS
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You can get electrical contact cleaner-Maplins may have it. Alternaively use a small peice of fine wet and dry paper and gently clean them one at a time.

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PersonOpensauce
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Use WD40 & a soft paintbrush. Give the car socket & caravan plug & spray with WD every couple of mnths to avoid corrosion, works for me.


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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hella-Kleenaplug-Tow-Socket-Plug-Clean-Caravan-Trailer-/270795419106plug cleaner

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Do not use WD40 it causes long term damage to the plastic.

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Modern plastics are not affected by oil based products, WD40 provides a non conductive film of oil once the solvent has evaporated & prevents corrosion. You can also use lubricated contact cleaner which does the same job. Non lubricated cleaner will clean but will allow corrosion again.

The ebay link states it only cleans 7pin plugs/sockets not 13pin.


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I got electrical contact cleaner spray from Halfords. We used to have problems with 7 pin connectors. Touch wood, we have been ok since changing to 13 pin connections.

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Quote: Originally posted by alpiner on 27/11/2011
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hella-Kleenaplug-Tow-Socket-Plug-Clean-Caravan-Trailer-/270795419106plug cleaner
Good as this is, it is not suitable for 13 pin plugs.

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Personjeff juke
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Theres a few ideas here for cleaning contacts etc..Click

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 I use Tri-Flow just spray it on twice a year, never had any problems.

 

 


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Personfrederico
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Just buy a new one and save the hassle?

£5 on ebay?

Fred

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Trailer-Towbar-plug-Converter-Adapter-13-pin-7-pin-/250347400179?pt=UK_Trailers_Transporters_Parts&hash=item3a49de2bf3


PersonLobeyDosser
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Quote: Originally posted by alpiner on 27/11/2011
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hella-Kleenaplug-Tow-Socket-Plug-Clean-Caravan-Trailer-/270795419106plug cleaner

I have lost my plug cleaner and so I ordered one of these yesterday and it arrived in the post this morning.

A1+++ delivery service!



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PersonFM02MZO
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Once you have cleaned your plug's pins smear a coat of Contalube 770 over the pins and it will never happen again.

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used WD40 for years without a problem.

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I am using a new product WD40 Specialist Fast Drying Contact Cleaner suitable for electrical equipment, contacts, plastic and rubber. Should be ideal for 13 pin electrical sockets. A lot cheaper than Tri Flow. Halfords have it at £4.99 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_939819_langId_-1_categoryId_255223



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