Waterproof junctions....

[slim_boy_fat]

I'm about to install an outside LED floodlight and it came with a ridiculously short power cable [240V supply]. The unit is sealed so I can't replace the cable all the way back to the internal connections.

Does anyone have any experience of this type of connector before I push the button? I don't want to be drilling more holes in the wall than I have to - also looking for ease of connecting, with my luck one of the tiny screws would end up on the ground......

CLICK HERE

 

[tommullin]

use a junction box? itll be handy when you need to replace the floodlight too

 

[bricol]

I'm using something very similar bought from CPC (cheaper than Amazon if you buy enough bits to avoid handling charges) as well as a couple off round and square junction boxes for the same reason - ridiculously short cables on lights (and when opened up, no easy way to replace the cable with a longer one) - so far, no reason to be concerned . . . which may simply mean the water level inside them hasn't caused an issue yet . . .

 

[daedalusminos]

Yes I used those same style in exact same circumstances....make sure your cable meets filter spec, other than that, no problems.

Edit: no mine were the screw type

 

[slim_boy_fat]

use a junction box? itll be handy when you need to replace the floodlight too

Thanks but I'm looking for easy, neat and quick - from what the lads post ^^ it looks like these will fit the bill.

 

[skotl]

Yep - IP66 through IP68 will be ideal

 

[voipio]

Used similar in the past, and they work very well, but just a bit fiddly to wire up.

 

[Migmac]

This is what I use John. Stood up to the roughest of West Coast weather

 

[Ali]

Don’t forget to drill the little drain in the bottom

 

[Ton-up]

Wispa box -
https://www.superlecdirect.com/p-co...QhfXck07mVhb7hLAt6F8u-tyOXeQuxsQaAtdZEALw_wcB

use with cable glands -

Superlec 20MM EX E BLACK PVC CABLE GLAND

The Superlec CPG22/20 is a 20mm Ex e Black Capped Cable Gland, which is designed to grip and terminate unarmoured cables.

www.superlecdirect.com

(random internet examples)

 

[prepman]

I'm about to install an outside LED floodlight and it came with a ridiculously short power cable [240V supply]. The unit is sealed so I can't replace the cable all the way back to the internal connections.

Does anyone have any experience of this type of connector before I push the button? I don't want to be drilling more holes in the wall than I have to - also looking for ease of connecting, with my luck one of the tiny screws would end up on the ground......

CLICK HERE

Deja Vu? I soldered and heat-shrinked (adhesive) mine to extend it into house loft and termination from there using standard 5 amp junction box. I stagger the lengths of the 3 cores and shrink them. Then a shrink over that. One thing I started doing after 50 odd years is not twisting the strands and laying them together. But instead keeping the strands straight and pushing the wires into each other, squeeze to flatten then solder. Makes a neat joint and holds them together prior to soldering. Ironically the issue I had afterwards was water ingress into the 'weatherproof' lamp. I hasten to say not caused by the joint but the glanding on the lamp.

 

[Migmac]

Don’t forget to drill the little drain in the bottom

If water ever gets in I will. I’ve just taken the lid off for a look, bone dry.

 

[mike os]

Those plugs are ideal … no screws they are lever lock

Wisps or similar box will be cheaper but in the future you wil be able to wire up on the ground

 

[brightspark]

just use these on outdoor floodlights what are fitted with a short flex https://www.screwfix.com/p/schneider-electric-4-entry-round-junction-box/40613

 

[dobbslc]

Used similar in the past, and they work very well, but just a bit fiddly to wire up.

Second that ^ they work well but make sure the cable you have will fit through the gland, they look ok for 1.5mm flex though.
You can also use this

Raytech Magic Gel IP68

A low-viscosity, non-toxic potting compound with no shelf life. When cast in suitable casings, this Raytech Magic Gel can offer an IP68 degree of protection.Once poured, Magic Gel gets to work quickly and cross links in less than 10 minutes - without causing any thermal stress to the materials...

www.toolstation.com

 

[slim_boy_fat]

The deed is done, ordered the ones I linked to. I'll only have to drill the 2 x holes in the wall for the lamp mounting bracket - I'm all for the easy life.... .

Thanks for all the contributions.

 

[piman]

Hello Slim Boy fat,

a bit late but i would have fitted an outside weatherproof socket. That also give a source of power outside if you don't already have one?

Alec

 

[dobbslc]

Wire that up to the lighting circuit and plug the hot tub in...

 

[daedalusminos]

Also, it's for an LED floodlight with a very short lead meaning the socket would probably be 6ft up a wall

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Hello Slim Boy fat,

a bit late but i would have fitted an outside weatherproof socket. That also give a source of power outside if you don't already have one?

Alec

There's an existing bulkhead light controlled by an on/off switch inside, so I'll be piggybacking off that.