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Just got a new set of submersible LED tail-lights for the boat trailer. Can these go underwater without having to get out and unplug them? Would be nice to have them on at night for night loading.
Would it be ok to just leave them plugged in?
Thanks,
RC
Would it be ok to just leave them plugged in?
Thanks,
RC
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From: Dixie
It depends on your definition of "submersible". My definition is not having to unplug them. Besides, they're LEDs so they shouldn't generate the heat that destroys regular bulbs when emersed in water.
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Just because the lamp is submersible does not mean the connection is. The ones I have seen have push type connectors for the wires, sort of like house outlets, open to the weather. The LED ones with that are completely sealed including the wires coming out of the lamp box I have seen at northern tools.
If you water proofed the splice and connections then I would say it is okay, though I do not think you can short out anything through water dunked splices. That is the main use of liquid electric tape for me, to waterproof butt connectors by dripping it into the splice.
If you water proofed the splice and connections then I would say it is okay, though I do not think you can short out anything through water dunked splices. That is the main use of liquid electric tape for me, to waterproof butt connectors by dripping it into the splice.
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Originally Posted by rebocardo
Just because the lamp is submersible does not mean the connection is. The ones I have seen have push type connectors for the wires, sort of like house outlets, open to the weather. The LED ones with that are completely sealed including the wires coming out of the lamp box I have seen at northern tools.
If you water proofed the splice and connections then I would say it is okay, though I do not think you can short out anything through water dunked splices. That is the main use of liquid electric tape for me, to waterproof butt connectors by dripping it into the splice.
If you water proofed the splice and connections then I would say it is okay, though I do not think you can short out anything through water dunked splices. That is the main use of liquid electric tape for me, to waterproof butt connectors by dripping it into the splice.
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Originally Posted by cangim
I agree, this is the most place where trailer wiring goes astray. I usually put some liquid tape or sililcone on all splices just to keep the connection clean and free of corrosion. This is definately more of a problem on boat trailers. The LED lights are fine, I'd take a little extra time on the splices and general connections and you'll have trouble free operation for a very long time.
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