Art Todesco wrote:
On 10/22/2010 8:17 PM, aemeijers wrote:
On 10/22/2010 4:20 PM, Oren wrote:
On Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:38:02 -0400, Art
wrote:

On 10/22/2010 12:49 PM, WandererFan wrote:
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.

Thanks,
WF
I've used wire nuts and then electrical tape, stretching as it is
applied, to seal off the open end of the nut. Worked for me, YRMV.

When the wire nuts are twisted on, then fill the end with some
silicone caulk. An added measure to keep moisture out and help
reduce corrosion of the wires.

For LV hillbilly connections, I gather the wires together and tie
them in a knot to provide strain relief, so that all the wires to be
connected are side-by side. I then connect and protect them using
whatever is handy. Wirenuts and caulk or grease come to mind. Shrink
wrap would probably be a lot less messy.

The telephone industry has been using a grease filled wire connector
for many years. It's probably silicone grease ... only problem here
is these devices are only good for small gauge, 24 or 26 solid wire. But,
the idea of the grease has been tried and true.

Stay away from silicone caulk unless electronic grade, go with dielectric
grease, found in the automotive section of your local hardware store.

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PV

If you can't fix it with a hammer.......you have an electrical problem