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11 April 2015, 21:47
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Waterproof connections
Need to rewire my bildge pump and float switch combo. Any recommendations for waterproofing the connections
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11 April 2015, 22:06
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Waterproof connections
I'm thinking something like this for some light i am going to do with some extra heat shrink
http://shop.aes.gb.com/25mm-heat-shr...inal-325-p.asp
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11 April 2015, 22:12
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Thanks Mick looks good
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11 April 2015, 22:14
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I've tried the ones with solder in and didn't get on with em trying to solder outside in wind and cold don't seem to work for me so those are my next to try.
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11 April 2015, 23:04
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Need to rewire my bildge pump and float switch combo. Any recommendations for waterproofing the connections
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Billy, try these
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11 April 2015, 23:17
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Okay Dave I'll have a look
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12 April 2015, 00:52
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Or glue lined heatshrink connectors.
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12 April 2015, 12:40
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Swear you these my self
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Produc...0umBoCv9nw_wcB
Put wires in heat up with hot air gun soldered shrieked and it becomes ip68. Job done 1 action
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12 April 2015, 17:02
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Thanks looks good
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You might use, to seal soldered or connector-connectors a type of liquid tape. I did and it works well. It's called: "Star Brite" Liquid Electrical Tape" The beauty of it is, after a couple of coats it will completely saturate the soldered or connected joints water-tight. It comes in a small can with a brush inside. The only cons I have with this product is, it will begin to gel-up in the can after a year or so after being opened but their is a thinner that can be used should that happen.
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Cheers Nightfisher
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PM me you address I'll stick a few crimp and heat shrink/glue in the post 
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PM me you address I'll stick a few crimp and heat shrink/glue in the post
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Very kind Jim. Ones you just now.
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Crimp & solder, then 2 layers of heatshrink, then secure the wiring out so it doesn't sit in the bilge with a ziptie. That's about the best protection you can possibly get.
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This is where self almagamating tape is superb
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This is where self almagamating tape is superb
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Mmm, I've seen it used successfully by manufacturers of certain outdoor equipments, but i would not be so sure in a marine environment.
Have you seen it used in this sort of application before?
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17 April 2015, 08:29
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Mmm, I've seen it used successfully by manufacturers of certain outdoor equipments, but i would not be so sure in a marine environment.
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Like you Ian although I use it for some things I'm not sure how waterproof it would be in this situation.
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I've never had luck using self amalgamating tape on anything small. In truth, it's only okay at best on big stuff. I keep it as an emergency kludge, but wouldn't use it as a primary process.
Another vote for crimp or solder and a decent application of adhesive lined shrink tube.
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