On 10/22/2010 9:49 AM WandererFan spake thus:

Anybody up on the state-of-the-art in making connections for low
voltage landscape lighting cable connections?

I've used various dodges over the years to connect the black "lamp
cord" - rubbish push-together taps, big screw together boxes,
automotive splices/taps, etc. The local BORG tells me "we don't carry
connectors for that anymore, just the cable, fixtures and bulbs".

Current issue is above ground, but exposed to elements. Also have
some unreliable "semi-buried" taps I'd like to replace when I get a
round tuit.

Can't say as I know what current practice is. Like you, I abhor those
cheesy connection methods.

Me, I'd make connections by soldering them (how old-school!), covering
joints with shrink wrap (OK, a little more high-tech), the finally by
wrapping in good electrical tape (like that really sticky 3M stuff).
Which might be overkill, but would definitely last.


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