🔍 Key Concepts

• Effect of salt water vs fresh water on electrical components and corrosion • Purpose of rinsing/cleaning after salt-water exposure • Importance of drying electrical equipment before re-energizing

💭 Think About

• Think about what salt water leaves behind on metal and electrical parts when it dries. How does this affect corrosion and conductivity? • Ask yourself: if you rinse with fresh water, what problem are you trying to solve, and is that step alone enough to make the motor safe and usable again? • Consider whether any moisture remaining inside a motor would cause issues if power is reapplied. What must happen before it is used again?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what salt and mineral deposits do to electrical insulation and metal parts over time • Consider whether removing salt without removing water is sufficient for safe reuse • Make sure you understand that the motor must be completely dry internally before any attempt to operate it again