Water and wire

[Daniel C]

Hello everybody. So I'm adding lights to my mud slinger and I was wondering what's the best way to waterproof the light connections and battery connections. Any idea will be greatful. Thanks

 

[Chubaka]

I would just Plastidip it. Years ago, I ran my leds in water no problem on 9v. Some I had water proofed, others not. I even wired an led directly to my motor and had it submerged.

 

[Greywolf74]

or liquid tape

 

[Doom!]

I agree with @Greywolf74 Liquid tape is quick and easy!

 

[Tunedfrog]

Ditto on the tape.

 

[Daniel C]

I would just Plastidip it. Years ago, I ran my leds in water no problem on 9v. Some I had water proofed, others not. I even wired an led directly to my motor and had it submerged.

I would just Plastidip it. Years ago, I ran my leds in water no problem on 9v. Some I had water proofed, others not. I even wired an led directly to my motor and had it submerged.

I'm useing 3 volt lights i am running on a voltage regulator. The lights come out of a flash light. I'm useing them because there brighter then most lights and use a small percentage of power. So for the most part other then the voltage regulator you think I'll be good as is? How about the battery connections?

 

[Chubaka]

I'm useing 3 volt lights i am running on a voltage regulator. The lights come out of a flash light. I'm useing them because there brighter then most lights and use a small percentage of power. So for the most part other then the voltage regulator you think I'll be good as is? How about the battery connections?

If its a 2 pin led bulb, you should be. If its a specialty bulb I can't say. The connections may rust if steel, or oxidize if brass, or dull if aluminum. I'm not sure if marine grease or the like would work around the connector. I try to keep my conector up high, usually wrapped around a shocktower, the rest can get soaked.

If anything, I would try to find stainless steel connectors if they make them.


There is a site called ledwizzard for gussing the resister needed in led applications.

 

[Daniel C]

If its a 2 pin led bulb, you should be. If its a specialty bulb I can't say. The connections may rust if steel, or oxidize if brass, or dull if aluminum. I'm not sure if marine grease or the like would work around the connector. I try to keep my conector up high, usually wrapped around a shocktower, the rest can get soaked.

If anything, I would try to find stainless steel connectors if they make them.


There is a site called ledwizzard for gussing the resister needed in led applications.

Awsome I'll check that site thanks. Oh and I think it's a style of cob light. I think. Super bright that's for sure. Hey really thanks so much

 

[Greywolf74]

Just cover all the bare spots with liquid tape. You can always remove the liquid tape later if need be. just my .02

 

[Daniel C]

Just cover all the bare spots with liquid tape. You can always remove the liquid tape later if need be. just my .02

Ok thanks I heard if that stuff. I'll give it a try.