Metal Used in Terminals of Spectro Wire and Cable # 38656 Junction Box

Updated 08/15/2019 | Published 08/14/2019

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Question:

Are the terminals standard steel? Just wondering how fast it will rust with salt in the winter months on a snowmobile trailer.

asked by: Randy

Expert Reply:

According to Spectro Wire, the terminals and hardware of their # 38656 junction box are chrome plated steel. The junction box actually does a pretty good job of keeping the weather out, and taking a couple of precautions like placing a dab of # 38656 dielectric grease on each terminal and using some silicone caulk around the wires entering the box would further help to exclude water. If you click the provided links, you can see an install and a product description video.

expert reply by: Mike L