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How to do outdoor wiring & connections - philspectrum - 27-11-2021
Hi,
wanting to setup a few strings of PXL-2811-3 pixels, and wondering how to wire signal and 12v power & injectors to be weather proof?
The pixel strings come with really short wires, - the signal can be daisy chained together, - so only need 1 long signal wire, plus multiple 12v wires.
any tips or photos much appreciated.
Thanks
Phil
RE: How to do outdoor wiring & connections - sandy123 - 27-11-2021
Hi
I use Servisol Silicone Adhesive Sealant. Comes in 75ml tubes. It's a recognised 'Potting compound' and won't corrode any solder joints or copper tags.
doesn't take much to give a good water tight seal on the end of strips
Regards
Sandy
RE: How to do outdoor wiring & connections - Craig - 28-11-2021
We generally just use solder and heatshrink. The heatshrink with adhesive lining gives a good waterproof seal.
When running signal wires, always use one core for a ground wire to minimise interference.
Craig
RE: How to do outdoor wiring & connections - philspectrum - 08-12-2021
Jelly Crimpers !
A BT engineer lent me a set, outdoor, waterproof, upto 8amps.
No need to strip the wire, and permanant.
Also a very small neat join.
see these - I will only use terminal block as a temp fix from now on!
Just brilliant.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PCSL-Professional-Jelly-Crimp-including/dp/B01NHEBF7L/ref=asc_df_B01NHEBF7L/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=294741411242&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1512409380284079389&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046786&hvtargid=pla-699056882079&psc=1