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Capillary Action in Cables.

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Has anyone any real life examples of this causing problems please?

https://www.lec-expert.com/topics/waterproof-led-lights--preventing-capillary-action-in-power-supply-cables


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    A drain hole will equalise the pressure inside and outside of the enclosure, so moisture won’t be “pumped” through the cables.


    But it might let the spiders into the enclosure.


     Andy B.
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    A drain hole will equalise the pressure inside and outside of the enclosure, so moisture won’t be “pumped” through the cables.


    But it might let the spiders into the enclosure.


     Andy B.
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