Pro tip: Check your backup battery terminals before winter hits

Last Monday I had to swap out 3 DSC panels in one day because the battery terminals corroded completely through after that cold snap we had. Cost the customer $180 each for the service call alone and they were not happy about it. Anyone else seeing more of this when temps drop?

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skyler_white3d ago

and the funny thing is those terminals looked fine in the fall when we did our regular checks. I started putting a thin coat of dielectric grease on them after cleaning and it’s helped a ton, just gotta be careful not to get any on the battery itself. in my experience that little bit of prevention saves a headache down the road.

sam_rivera2d ago

yeah dielectric grease is a lifesaver honestly. I did it on my truck and then forgot about it for like two years, terminals still looked brand new when I finally popped the hood again. kinda makes you wonder why they don't just ship them with that stuff from the factory.