Rejoining hue cable?

grumpy_codger

ChilliBob said:

grumpy_codger said:

molerat said:

Solder and heat shrink sleeve ?

Exactly.
Small diameter heat shrinks for each wire, then a big one (or two) on the top for the whole cable.

  So that would involve a soldering iron kit, with a pointed tip, some solder,

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/soldering-iron-kit-90w-lcd-adjustable-temperature-180-480c-16-in-1-electric-welding-tools-solder-wire-5-soldering-tips-desoldering-pump-4518090

Or, the same, but cheaper - https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-New-80W-Adjustable-Temperature-Electric-Soldering-.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.search.0 (add 20% VAT).

then six types of heat shrink, 2 mm, and a, bigger shrink for the main cable.

Why six types, not two? If you order from Ali, add it too https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-heat-shrink.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.search.0

Ectophile

If you're going to use a terminal block outside, make sure you put the whole lot in an IP68 rated electrical box.  Otherwise it won't be long before damp gets in.

Most tapes will deteriorate outdoors.  Self-amalgamating tape might work.  But a box would be better.

Typhoon2000

One you joined it up used some steel conduit. Fox proof
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Conduit_Steel_Index/Flexible_Steel/index.html#LoFlex_PVC_Steel

ChilliBob

Ectophile said:

If you're going to use a terminal block outside, make sure you put the whole lot in an IP68 rated electrical box.  Otherwise it won't be long before damp gets in.

Most tapes will deteriorate outdoors.  Self-amalgamating tape might work.  But a box would be better.

Cheers, yeah, that was my original idea, however, I think it's only a good idea to test the light still works. If it does and I want to use it outside still then I think I need to solder as above. 

ChilliBob

Typhoon2000 said:

One you joined it up used some steel conduit. Fox proof
https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Conduit_Steel_Index/Flexible_Steel/index.html#LoFlex_PVC_Steel

Man I love this place, that looks awesome, starting to rack up this outside lighting business, I think I've got about 25m of cable so far :0

Cheers for the idea and linkage 

ChilliBob

grumpy_codger said:

ChilliBob said:

grumpy_codger said:

molerat said:

Solder and heat shrink sleeve ?

Exactly.
Small diameter heat shrinks for each wire, then a big one (or two) on the top for the whole cable.

  So that would involve a soldering iron kit, with a pointed tip, some solder,

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/soldering-iron-kit-90w-lcd-adjustable-temperature-180-480c-16-in-1-electric-welding-tools-solder-wire-5-soldering-tips-desoldering-pump-4518090

Or, the same, but cheaper - https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-New-80W-Adjustable-Temperature-Electric-Soldering-.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.search.0 (add 20% VAT).

then six types of heat shrink, 2 mm, and a, bigger shrink for the main cable.

Why six types, not two? If you order from Ali, add it too https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-heat-shrink.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.search.0

Cheers, yeah I saw a few kits at Amazon, was surprised that anything from Screwfix or Toolststion was a lot more expensive, made me wonder if these cheaper kits would do the job. Solder at Toolststion was about 15 quid on its own!

And yeah I meant 6 different colours, although I suppose it's not super critical 

grumpy_codger

ChilliBob said:

grumpy_codger said:

ChilliBob said:

grumpy_codger said:

molerat said:

Solder and heat shrink sleeve ?

Exactly.
Small diameter heat shrinks for each wire, then a big one (or two) on the top for the whole cable.

  So that would involve a soldering iron kit, with a pointed tip, some solder,

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/soldering-iron-kit-90w-lcd-adjustable-temperature-180-480c-16-in-1-electric-welding-tools-solder-wire-5-soldering-tips-desoldering-pump-4518090

Or, the same, but cheaper - https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-New-80W-Adjustable-Temperature-Electric-Soldering-.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.search.0 (add 20% VAT).

then six types of heat shrink, 2 mm, and a, bigger shrink for the main cable.

Why six types, not two? If you order from Ali, add it too https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-heat-shrink.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.search.0

yeah I meant 6 different colours

And I thought I was a perfectionist!

ChilliBob

grumpy_codger said:

ChilliBob said:

grumpy_codger said:

ChilliBob said:

grumpy_codger said:

molerat said:

Solder and heat shrink sleeve ?

Exactly.
Small diameter heat shrinks for each wire, then a big one (or two) on the top for the whole cable.

  So that would involve a soldering iron kit, with a pointed tip, some solder,

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/soldering-iron-kit-90w-lcd-adjustable-temperature-180-480c-16-in-1-electric-welding-tools-solder-wire-5-soldering-tips-desoldering-pump-4518090

Or, the same, but cheaper - https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-New-80W-Adjustable-Temperature-Electric-Soldering-.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.search.0 (add 20% VAT).

then six types of heat shrink, 2 mm, and a, bigger shrink for the main cable.

Why six types, not two? If you order from Ali, add it too https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-heat-shrink.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.search.0

yeah I meant 6 different colours

And I thought I was a perfectionist!

Yeah, a, bit lame when it's then sealed and nobody will see, and I don't think I saw the same colours either! I suspect this is one of those things where I'll spend ages on it, get all the kit I need and it'll sit in the shed for three years till I do anything :0

Eldi_Dos

grumpy_codger said:

ChilliBob said:

grumpy_codger said:

ChilliBob said:

grumpy_codger said:

molerat said:

Solder and heat shrink sleeve ?

Exactly.
Small diameter heat shrinks for each wire, then a big one (or two) on the top for the whole cable.

  So that would involve a soldering iron kit, with a pointed tip, some solder,

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/soldering-iron-kit-90w-lcd-adjustable-temperature-180-480c-16-in-1-electric-welding-tools-solder-wire-5-soldering-tips-desoldering-pump-4518090

Or, the same, but cheaper - https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-New-80W-Adjustable-Temperature-Electric-Soldering-.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.search.0 (add 20% VAT).

then six types of heat shrink, 2 mm, and a, bigger shrink for the main cable.

Why six types, not two? If you order from Ali, add it too https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-heat-shrink.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.search.0

yeah I meant 6 different colours

And I thought I was a perfectionist!

Fibre optic heatshrink splice protectors are often colour coded.
Depends which utility or customer you are working for whether they are used.

Eldi_Dos

@ChilliBob
Would ferrule inline crimps work, oversleeved with heatshrink tubing.

Have a look round Screwfix catalogue.