If for some reason your banana plug connections or the banana jacks of the cable harness pods or deck plates. You can do any of these two methods:

Method #1:  Acquire any kind of limescale or calcium buildup, use a diluted (50-50) solution of Lime Away or CLR (calcium-lime-rust) cleaner and a pipe cleaner to remove the buildup:

  1. Dip pipe cleaner folded in half in a diluted solution of Lime Away or CLR cleaner and twist into the socket
  2. Clean thoroughly by rotating the pipe cleaner in the socket.
  3. Flush with plenty of clean, fresh water (not pool water).
  4. Use a clean, dry pipe cleaner to soak up excess water in the socket.
  5. Finally, dab a small amount of dielectric grease into each hole and then work a banana plug in and out to get the grease into each banana jack.
  6. Wipe the excess grease from the banana plug with a clean soft cloth.

Method #2: Acquire our “Strike Hold: Marine” contact cleaner in our Aqua Store and perform the following steps.

  1. Spray onto the surface of the area that is showing corrosion
  2. With a soft bristle brush or pipe cleaner, lightly scrub the area showing the corrosion around the banana plug connector and/or deck harness or plate jack.
  3. Plug the connector into the deck harness or plate socket a few times.
  4. Allow the contact cleaner to sit for a few minutes before wiping it away.  (You may wipe away excess that is not sitting on the corroded area.)

If the following methods do not prove fruitful, replacement banana plugs are available.  However, proper installation and testing are crucial to ensure a reliable fix.

Having us come out for a service call is the best way to resolve the issue. Our experts can replace the banana plugs, test the system for solid connections, and make sure everything is functioning perfectly. This not only ensures your timing system is meet-ready but also gives you peace of mind knowing your equipment won’t fail you when it matters most.