Has anyone buried the wires underground? If so, did the moisture get in to the connectors or cause any other problems?
1384615
I haven't had a problem since I installed system and the wires are buried since October 2014.
1384616
Yep. Put them about 4 inches below ground and have not had any problems yet. These are great lights, just wish they had more of them in the kit. They illuminate everything quite nicely and was easy to install. Go for it!
35974
We didn't have a problem with burying the connectors. However, our lights are in an area that is away from the common area of the yard and therefore the connectors were easy conceal. We love the lights; they are beautiful.
656202
Mine was under an eave but it still got wet once in awhile, no major in it and it did have some bulb seals on it. Has anyone else on here mounted this out in the open?
642107
I have used mine outside and it worked great no issues. My guess would be moisture and such that may cause problems.
739350
No, however the wire that comes with the kit is very thin and breaks easily when not buried. My installation is above ground, attached to a chain link fence. I have several places that the wire is on the ground and is walked over. I replaced the wire with a heavier gauge after about 5 months. I'm very satisfied with the product.
373801
I did, and had no problems with the wire, actually I bought a heavier wire as the lighter wire broke and tangled easier than the heavy guage. A steel alloy rod, purchased from Home Hardware, used for grounding house wiring, did the trick. Make sure its in damp ground, where you install the grounding rod, I would run the hose around my ground rod now and again, just to make sure.
660759
I am laying this cable today outdoors, however, i have it protected by conduit. I have been told that it will be OK. Trust this helps
1215267
I own two of these units with no such problems. Possibly the wire on yours may have gotten pinched there by shorting itself out.
11385
I had no issues with a two wire install. I grounded it locally to the outlet gang box
1082379
I would try to seal up the connections on each end with electrical tape as well as possible, but I don't think a little moisture will hurt anything.
1909975
In the pool when u hang the device nothing is exposed. I just left the wires exposed from the pool to the box. They are thick so nothing will happen to them. I'm not much on looks but you could run them through a pipe.
661229
Thanks for the info. I bought my surround set up and stands a few weeks ago and was able to run 14 gauge wires thru the stands (I just ran the wires before I put the upper tubing with the lower tubing) and I just used a mini flathead screwdriver to guide the wire out of the wire exit.
1262670
Evans,All the connections on the wiring are considered "water resistant" not "water proof" wiring connections will resist rain but for best results you should use silicone dielectric on the actual connection metal contacts. This will prevent any corrosion in case water does enter the connector.It is a good product, good luck
765167
Unsure about wire that may be burried. Suggest you call manufacturer and discuss with them for a definitive answer.
1266798
Probably an actual ground fault. Any moisture in there? Perhaps from an overspraying sprinkler in that area? Consider rewiring (by an electrician) and/or relocating the box.
1294108
the cable already has the connectors attached on both ends from the manufacturer. all you need is to plug them in. have had it exposed along a good length of fence and buried underground for some more length and all is ok with no problems.
1591304
Nope! I went ahead and took the pig tails from the ac adapter and exposed the bare wire and made my own adapters. Or I supposed you could also do a terminal block and wire it all in that way.