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Joining outdoor cables

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  • 09-04-2009 2:17pm
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    JOHNPT
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    I have 3 seperate 1.5 SWA cables need to be joined so need 3 seperate connections. Is there any alternative to those submarine joints. There over 30 euro a go? Is this magic gel u mix together any good?Any other suggestions

    Thanks in advance for all replies


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    KoolKid
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    Are they going underground?


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    BaconZombie
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    Self-Amalgamating tape is that you need, it like electrical tape but turns to a plastic like substance when it hits air.

    Edit:

    Just make sure to triple check the connection before you use it since it's a b1tch to remove.....


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    JOHNPT
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    Probably be covered in garden about foot down. Is self amalgamating tape sufficent? ie denso tape?

    Thanks for replies


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    davelerave
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    the submarine joint is the best probably for a maintenance free joint. denso is no use underground.there's also a few ways of making your own joints with gel and other stuff bought separate


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    enmac
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    JOHNPT wrote: »
    self amalgamating tape sufficent? ie denso tape?

    Thanks for replies

    self amalgamating tape and denso tape are very different things - and both are unsuitable for underground joints


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    cossworxenergy
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    use an oboe box or some sort of joint box and then fill it up with magic gell. stuffs great!


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    KoolKid
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    Obo box's are not really designed for underground.
    The best advice for anything underground is do it right first time.
    3 submarine joints is the right way & for the sake of €90 you know the job is right.


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    davelerave
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    yeah.it's one of the worst places to try to cut costs.the underground joint.:D


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    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    davelerave wrote: »
    yeah.it's one of the worst places to try to cut costs.the underground joint.:D
    +1 Exactly!
    Some cowboys just never learn:p


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