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Capillary Action in Cables.

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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  • Truly hermetically sealed is almost impossible to do in the field. Unless immersion is expected,  when filling with resin or gel are the better options, for things like joint boxes a vented approach is often best, maybe with a swizzle of rock wool insulation in the hole to act as a deterrent to small creatures. Care is needed about the direction of the vent hole.Down into a sheltered place is best. That said,  even quite simple things like a peaked hat overhang on the support for the enclosure for both a rainshield and sun shade can make a very large improvement in how wet things get, or rather do not.
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  • Truly hermetically sealed is almost impossible to do in the field. Unless immersion is expected,  when filling with resin or gel are the better options, for things like joint boxes a vented approach is often best, maybe with a swizzle of rock wool insulation in the hole to act as a deterrent to small creatures. Care is needed about the direction of the vent hole.Down into a sheltered place is best. That said,  even quite simple things like a peaked hat overhang on the support for the enclosure for both a rainshield and sun shade can make a very large improvement in how wet things get, or rather do not.
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