which wire to use for led light pole

Post by **choppers** » 27 Jan 2016, 19:29

I'm sure the info is somewhere on the site but I'm still asking.
After having a dodgy light pole, I pulled it apart to find corrosion has crept a long way up my wires, turning it to a powdery substance.
Before I visit jaycar what type of wiring is best resistant to the salty environment?
Anywhere better to source such wire?
Cheers

Post by **Brett** » 27 Jan 2016, 19:38

I used this stuff for mine, 7.5 Amp 2 Core Tinned DC Power Cable

CAT.NO: WH3057
Double insulated 2 core power cable suitable for automotive and boating applications. Tinned copper cable suitable for use in marine applications.&bul...

Post by **Anthony** » 27 Jan 2016, 19:41

Tinned copper wire is the best way to go, Jaycar sell 10m spools of 18AWG tinned wire for just under $5 from memory.

Post by **choppers** » 27 Jan 2016, 19:44

Cheers boys

Post by **wokka1** » 27 Jan 2016, 20:24

Maybe try some of this to give a waterproof connection too Choppers. Heat shrink is good silicone better and this stuff is a bit neater than silicone and quite flexible.

http://www.vyak.net/forum/viewtopic.php ... ape#p83846

Post by **laneends** » 27 Jan 2016, 21:55

jaycar sell tinned wire off the role. If you have a trailer mob near you they may have some

Post by **Rockofclay** » 28 Jan 2016, 16:52

Also, i discovered a trick for keeping stuff waterproof. If you put a few dabs of hot glue under your heatshrink it will melt when you shrink. Excess will pour out the ends and it will make a good seal.

Post by **GoneFishn** » 28 Jan 2016, 17:07

Rockofclay wrote:Also, i discovered a trick for keeping stuff waterproof. If you put a few dabs of hot glue under your heatshrink it will melt when you shrink. Excess will pour out the ends and it will make a good seal.

Just get the pre-glued heatshrink

Post by **Rockofclay** » 28 Jan 2016, 17:19

Not availiable in clear, i was doing an inline dimmer and i needed to be able to see the buttons. and this works a treat for cable in the shape of a figure 8 (or multiple cables)

I just wish i could get a gland that would work on a 5mm wall for the battery box.

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