Paging Mr Carter

[yeller]

George, where did you get your waterproof electrical connectors from?
I can't seem to find anyplace that has a decent selection.

[gcarter]

George, where did you get your waterproof electrical connectors from?
I can't seem to find anyplace that has a decent selection.

Hi Glen;
If you're talking about wire ends, I bought un-insulated ends on eBay,
crimped them on and used shrink tube that sealed the assembly while shrinking.
Doing it like this is pretty cheap. I bought everything I needed and I still have materials
left over.
Here's an example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-16-GAUGE-...CwNoivOGjlC9Vg

I bought the sealing shrink tube from my local electrical supply house.
The tubing available from Home Depot generally don't seal while shrinking.
I think the critical thing is a good crimper. Spend your money here!
I also like Weather Pack connectors. I always bought them at Del City https://www.delcity.net/store/Weathe...nents/p_797633

[yeller]

Thanks George.
It's the weather pack I was looking for!

[gcarter]

Thanks George.
It's the weather pack I was looking for!

Glen, did I say I like Weather Pack connectors?

The key thing w/them is a good crimp. Crimps aren't easy to make,
but you sure don't want the wires to pull out the first time there's
a good tug on them.

[yeller]

It was actually that website I was looking for. I knew I got from you before, but I didn't save.

I agree, crimping is very important. I'd actually solder the wire on with a fine tip soldering iron, if possible.

[chip w]

I'd actually solder the wire on with a fine tip soldering iron, if possible.

Use silver solder if possible. It requires a higher temperature but makes a better contact. I'd still use sealing heat shrink on it as well.

[yeller]

Use silver solder if possible. It requires a higher temperature but makes a better contact. I'd still use sealing heat shrink on it as well.

It's in my toolbox already.