Extending outdoor light cable

[Bill]

The cable on the lights I've bought is too short.

But all I can find online is meant for thicker cable so presumably won't seal properly. Any ideas??

[Rough101]

Wiska IP rated box with a stuffing gland in the bottom, the glands go down to 3mm if needs be, you’ll find one to suit.

Fit Wago’s inside, with a mind to any condensation drips falling away from the terminals to the bottom of the box.

[Bill]

Seems like overkill TBH!! I was thinking crimp connectors and a glue gun.

I've found some gel filled crimp connectors online.

Or this lead

[Bill]

I've also remembered there's a trailer shop not too far away who probably have something suitable.

[SteBrown91]

That connector should unscrew and then you can buy an extension. Ive done similar.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Etopgo-Extension-Waterpro...

[Bill]

Yep, that's what I linked to above.

This thread's basically just me thinking out loud.

[SteBrown91]

Bill said:

Yep, that's what I linked to above.

This thread's basically just me thinking out loud.

Ah didn't spot the hyperlink

[andy43]

Let’s twist again, like we did last summer.
Bit of tape over that and it’ll be fine.
If it really gets the weather consider adding a yoghurt pot.

[Bill]

About my level TBH.

[Rough101]

Bill said:

Seems like overkill TBH!! I was thinking crimp connectors and a glue gun.

I've found some gel filled crimp connectors online.

Or this lead

You never said it was ELV Christmas lights.