Macintosh SE30 CRT, dielectric grease and red 'paste'

[Alex Santos]

Hello

I have a Macintosh SE30 that I am restoring. After discharging the CRT and removing the anode cap, I noticed that the cap was very greasy so I wiped it not realizing that it was probably dielectric grease.

I also wiped some red paste around the anode itself not realizing it was a paste of sorts.

Could someone confirm if this grease is actually dielectric grease and where should I get it? What about this red paste?

Would love some help.

Kindest Regards
Alex

 

[Alex Santos]

So far I only found this. http://www.curtpalme.com/HV_Lead_Removal.shtm

 

[kellys_eye]

Simple silicon grease is all that is required. At a pinch you can even use 'Vaseline'.

 

[Alex Santos]

Simple silicon grease is all that is required. At a pinch you can even use 'Vaseline'.

Thanks for the reply. It should be a non conductor though right? I want to avoid arching or sparking.