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May 28, 2026 - 04:33 PM
The XP Silicone Grease should be applied before each beach or water detecting session and reapplied whenever connectors show signs of stiffness, corrosion, or difficulty threading. Saltwater environments require more frequent application than freshwater or dry-land detecting, as salt accelerates oxidation at metal contacts. A thin coat on both male and female connector surfaces is sufficient. Detectorists running multi-day beach hunts or extended surf sessions often carry the 5-gram tube in their kit and reapply between tides. Over-application can attract sand and dirt, so wipe excess grease from external surfaces after threading connectors.
