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Mark Lloyd wrote:


I don't wrap connections, but find it preferable to keep them a few
inches above the ground. Rain or snow doesn't hurt, but standing water
can.


I usually wrap some with electrical tape. But that is mostly for
ease of removal. Especially the higher sets on my big (30 foot) tree.
Nothing worse than trying to get them down and having one separate so I
have to drag out the ladders and poles to continue my work (g).