Corrosion-X Heavy Duty

[Steven Vaccaro]

I've just e-mailed Pacific Corrosion Technologies to get their take on the difference, if any, that the HD product may exhibit over the Red product. My assumption, which may be right or wrong, is that HD has the same properties as the Red but with a thicker coating characteristic. I'll post the results.

Good idea. I would also suggest asking/stating that you have read online of people complaining about issues with HD and printed circuit boards.

[Flying Scotsman]

I use Corrosion X red on many projects, it works as advertised, it is also great on locks/padlocks that are exposed to outdoor elements.

Douggie

[lectriglide]

I cover all my stuff in Corrosion Red. Especially open esc's like the hydra and swordfish. It works wonders. And for those who want to save a couple of bucks on shipping, lots of local hardware stores(near the ocean and lakes) and good marina's seem to the stuff.

I also found that my local sporting goods store (Academy Sports & Outdoors for those in the south) carries it in the gun section.

[properchopper]

Good idea. I would also suggest asking/stating that you have read online of people complaining about issues with HD and printed circuit boards.

I recieved an initial response that our concerns are being forwarded to the tech department and expect an answer soon. Here's the latest data sheet on CXHD. The dialectric is greater than 20,000 V ; so the "conductivity" issue shouldnt be a problem unless you're running over 5,405 S {in which case other problems may arise }

[JimClark]

So when you gonna build a hydro to test the 5,405 S limit?
I wanna see that

I recieved an initial response that our concerns are being forwarded to the tech department and expect an answer soon. Here's the latest data sheet on CXHD. The dialectric is greater than 20,000 V ; so the "conductivity" issue shouldnt be a problem unless you're running over 5,405 S {in which case other problems may arise }

[properchopper]

So when you gonna build a hydro to test the 5,405 S limit?
I wanna see that

I'll test after I get clearance from NASA for a launch window !!

[properchopper]

Well I haven't exactly gotten a concrete answer to the CHD vs CX suitability issue, but was given the following spec sheets. I will continue to apply CHD to my boards, as I did last night to a Rx, which is still OK a day later. Probably not what you wanted to hear, but I'll keep testing on my own.

Also, I'm getting a sample of the Rejex product which I'll try out on some hulls; (and possibly and regrettably re-open the old "Roughen or Make Slicker" the wetted surface controversy .) Heck, it's pretty quiet here now that my 5-raceboat fleet is pretty much dialed and ready for WW VII and will stay safely on the shelf until then so I'm just fishing around for FE entertainment

[igottalongone]

The reason you don't have to coat the connectors is becouse they are gold plated. I think Steve here could give you the run down on golds properties.

Corrosion X is a good product it has kept me from sending back or destroying electronics over the years. Not sure about the HD stuff but why use or need it since the regular Red can works so well.

I like the Red as well, I think thicker may not get into all the cracks and crevises I want it to reach... I've never tried the thicker HD...
As far as "Gold" connectors... It's not the connector or it's material in question... The issue is buildup that naturaly occurs from plugging and unplugging electrically charged componets... For example, sometimes when I'm playing my guitar there will be a microscopic piece of crud on my shiny, clean looking plug, that will make a crystal radio and begin playing through my amplifier. The more powerful the sound system the better the reception. The imput jacks on my amp are plated with 22k gold, an outstanding conductor. It's not the jack at fault, it's the tiny piece of crap caught between the input jack and the plug thats the cause... If you use contact cleaner your good as well... Less crud on a Batt connector is less resistance, less heat, a more equal discharge when running parrall packs, etc...

[old guy]

any one know if you Can get Corrosion X in Canada??

[properchopper]

any one know if you Can get Corrosion X in Canada??

https://www.corrosionx.com

Order directly from them, or they list three Canadian distributors : B.C., Alberta, and Ontario.

[Karfrik]

So i can just spray the Red Corrosion X inside my Tactics 2.4 receivers with no problems at all?.....

[Karfrik]

I also found that my local sporting goods store (Academy Sports & Outdoors for those in the south) carries it in the gun section.

Good to know!!,...thanks!!!,...Al

[SwampNut]

lots of local hardware stores(near the ocean and lakes) and good marina's seem to the stuff.

True Value stocks it, which is national. I don't know if all stores have it, but their site shows it and my local store had four in stock.

[siberianhusky]

Is this stuff better than actual silicon conformal spray?
Having a hard time finding corrosionx but can find MG Chemicals silicon conformal quite easily in Toronto.
http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/422a.html.
New to the electrics but it seems to me a product designed to protect electronics from moisture etc should be better than a multi-use product.
Any idea?

[SwampNut]

It is totally different from conformal spray. I prefer to use conformal coating for electronics that I can easily access. Conformal is permanent, and a sure thing. However it's very very toxic, expensive, and you have to be able to have full access to the board. For an ESC, you have to remove the shrink wrap and spray, then re-cover. On my Spektrum RXs with the remote receiver, I was unable to remove the board from casing for the remote, so CX was my only option there (I did conformal for the main RX). You can simply spray CX into an ESC or receiver case, etc.

If you go with conformal, go with the newer acrylic laquer, which dries MUCH faster than the silicone stuff, and is just a little less deadly. The silicone really should be heat-cured, but you sure as hell don't want that inside your home oven.