On Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 11:21:12 AM UTC+1, Reentrant wrote:
On 19/10/2019 20:09, wrote:
Hello all,

I have a "little Acorn" trail cam, it is a waterproof digital camera which automatically takes photos when it detects movement. A flap on the base opens to give access to the controls and a small screen. A electrical ribbon cable connects the electrics in the body of the camera to the electrics in the flap.

Unfortunately the insulation of the ribbon cable has completely perished and come away. Access to the ends of the copper wire is not possible as the units are sealed. Without insulation I am worried that the copper wires may either short out or become damaged when the lid moves.

Can anyone suggest a way of protecting the wires with a flexible, insulative coating that can be applied to fine copper wires that are close together?

TIA


Check out Julian Ilett's Youtube videos on his solar battery charge
controllers. He's tried pretty much all the above suggestions (esp.
silicone, hot-melt glue, etc) and the only thing that has lasted
long-term through all weathers is UV-settable resin. But it's not flexible.

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Reentrant

Thanks for your repley. Mostly the flap is closed the wires are protected from the sun and weather.