Waterproof choc blocks

[CPD]

Following on from the "Choc blocks and rust" thread, what would you use to connect a masthead light with short wires to the main supply cable at the top of the mast ?. Same question for steaming light.

A starting poiunt could be I guess a high quality choc block smothered in silicone sealant ?. Thoughts ?.

Ideally the main cable would be wired into a waterproof housing which formed part of the light.. Its a shame manufacturers don't think this way ............

 

[bedouin]

If permanent then crimp connectors with adhesive lined heat shrink. If you need to be able to disconnect then look at "Gel boxes" - small gel-filled enclosures that will provide a water-proof seal round a choc-block or similar

 

[PowerSlapper]

These
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wirefy-Heat-Shrink-Butt-Connectors/dp/B01DOTB0XE
or these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Connectors...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KYKJKGB6FD0N5R8PTEXC (cheaper)

 

[CPD]

Perfect - easy when you know how. Thanks gents ......

 

[fisherman]

For the worst ones I use crimp connectors and a small piece of tube slid over, filled with Sikaflex or similar.

 

[PaulRainbow]

These
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wirefy-Heat-Shrink-Butt-Connectors/dp/B01DOTB0XE
or these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Connectors...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KYKJKGB6FD0N5R8PTEXC (cheaper)

Exactly :encouragement::encouragement:

 

[PotatoNavigator]

I'd use superseal connectors, that way you can just disconnect it if you later need to drop the mast.