Silicone grease is what it is - insulator. WTF do we call it dielectric grease !!!!!!!!!! It sounds to me like some poisonous marketing mongrels decided to take a $ product and repackage it for $$$. Urban myth now is that its supposed to have conductive properties - like "copper grease" used as an anti seize compound on bolts. It has been shown this Cu grease has no appreciable conductive qualities - but Joe Public is a sucker for anything?
Bottom line is that conductive surfaces clamped together, rely on the micro surface roughness (hills and valleys) to make all those little point contacts that break through surface oxide films that form (very quickly). It also cuts through the thin grease film as well.
Give me a break guys
Haaa..it has been my experience that arguing about potions or grease or fluids is about like arguing politics - religion - sports… nobody ever wins…!
Having spent many years fighting the effects of corrosion and rust on boat fittings and wiring around salt water I did learn that its a battle you rarely totally win..
On a solar set up , the difference is the amperage ( and voltage)can be much higher than most things
( except an anchor windless) …
I consider where the items are located and it’s environment as to what’s the best stuff to use for that item ….. how I clean , sand , level ,true or prep each fitting to be fastened or joined plays into the decision of what to use …sometime two or three layers of prevention..
I have found that MG corp makes some great stuff for different needs ..but I do not find the silver paste to be user friendly ( at least the tube I got) but does work well if you can actually apply it properly ..
the carbon paste is good for sure ..
Ideal no Alox..works good …
.Sanchem No-OX-ID has done a great job on preventing corrosion and preserving outdoor copper fittings fastened to my steel chassis , and grounding bussbarr.
It’s tinted but almost clear ..you can see everything happening around where it’s protecting ….
Based on actual inspection I always anticipate I have to replace or repair or re- treat most things at some point…way before it fails.
.especially if it’s constantly wet ….or exposed to heat and water …
I love the Deox-it series of cleaners and protectors for intricate and fine electrical stuff…Used it for 25 years ..use it now for some CC and inverter connections and cat 5 type stuff, HDMI connections , smart phone cords and jacks …anything electrical…
excellent product for certain applications….( BTW..it’s 15-20 bucks for a small can)
I just try to get the best product I can and move forward…
I’m always open to learning about new things…
J.