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iyerkumar
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Silicone Caulk to Protect Ribbon Cables from Moisture?

05/31/2013 1:08 AM

We have a Jenn-air dishwasher that has the knobs inside the door panel. Last year the touch panel stopped working and in reading up, found that this is a chronic issue with similar models and most of the time, the cable connector gets rusted due to the moisture(duh)

I got the touch panel replaced (under warranty), and the same issue happened again this year.. which I replaced again (under extended warranty )

I am wondering if I could use silicon caulking around the cable connector to protect it from moisture? as I plan not to renew the warranty..

any other ideas??
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Re: silicone caulk to protect ribbon cables from moisture?

05/31/2013 1:14 AM

That might work. There are also paint-on elastomer sealants, which might be easier to apply.

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Re: Silicone Caulk to Protect Ribbon Cables from Moisture?

05/31/2013 11:27 PM

Don't use just any ole Silicone. You want something non-corrosive. See http://www.ellsworth.com/dow-corning-738-electrical-sealant-silicone-white-90ml-tube/?gclid=CLq5utP0wbcCFcqh4AodpGIAUQ
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Re: Silicone Caulk to Protect Ribbon Cables from Moisture?

06/01/2013 12:12 AM

Later issue equipment tries to keep their electronic in the dry. If you find a kit, use it.
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Re: Silicone Caulk to Protect Ribbon Cables from Moisture?

06/01/2013 4:18 AM

The tip about sealant was correct, some Silicone sealers leach out acid while curing, you can smell it!

I would seal up the whole door and put a dry desiccant in there as well to "mop up" any other moisture (if there are any "leaks" it will extend the time before rust appears....)

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Re: Silicone Caulk to Protect Ribbon Cables from Moisture?

06/02/2013 8:40 AM

Silicones are highly permeable to water vapor. I would find a better coating, or better yet, correct the conditions that encourage water to condense on the connector. It could be as simple as adding a small fan..
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06/02/2013 8:45 PM

If it was me I would get some of this stuff, it works great and does not glue you connectors together like silicone will.

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