How to create watertight connections for outdoor LED lighting
In short: Watch as electrician Ben Stiles demonstrates how to install a 12-volt linear LED tape lighting system on pergola beams. This guide covers essential techniques for creating durable, weatherproof electrical junctions for outdoor environments.
The process involves installing weatherproof lighting tape into a track mounted on the underside of a pergola beam. To ensure the system remains functional in outdoor settings, electrician Ben Stiles demonstrates how to create a small, watertight junction. This is achieved by cutting two separate wires to different lengths, twisting them together, soldering the connection, and using heat shrink to seal the joint.
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