Connectors, Shrink tube, Weather proofing

[Alec R]

What type of connectors work best for what application? Whats the best way to weatherproof connections to prevent corrosion?

Discuss!

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[unlisted]

Weatherpack. Dielectric grease or fluid film. End of discussion.

 

[wilsonbr90]

Weatherpak or deutch for disconnectable items


Connecting wires is non-insulated connectors with silicone lined heat shrink whether its for interior or not

 

[fleetcomm]

We use weather pak for disconnect and soider and heat shrink for other connections.

 

[Alec R]

Please keep these forums clear of hubub and tomfoolery, there are plenty of active threads and forum sections for that 

Excellent suggestions so far, I myself solder and shrink tube the majority of my connections

 

[Jarred J.]

after trying the gum method...  (strip all the wire and twist it together then add gum to seal and protect) which didn't work I tried the

butt connector  alone method...

then I tried "sealable" butt connectors, and used wire taps to run one wire off another.

I have now graduated to butt connectors, heat shrink and loom where needed

 

[P1808]

It depends on where the wire is going to be run and how long i have to work on it for. If it is inside I use but connectors with heat shrink, if it is outside it is soldered with heat shrink and finished off with the proper size loom. And if I  have time I prefer to solder all connections. 

When soldering I use the old telegraph tie method before applying the solder, I have never had one of these come apart. 

 

[chief1562]

Used to use wire nuts, roof cement, and saran wrap.

Now weather proof connectors. solder, shrink tubing.

Fully insulated connectors even inside installations.