How can I rewire a light fixture?
Asked by Balhaar Ramesh 
2 months ago
Last Updated: September 11, 2024
Hey, have you ever thought about how to change the wiring in a light fixture?
I’m so confused, what is going on here? Haha
Uses a gel type filler that eventually hardens to seal it off.
The fresh light fixture should include a new junction box sealed within that substance.
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There’s no weather seal. It’s a gel/resin that seals the connections from various weather conditions like water and moisture.
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Effectively keeps pests away!
Can someone explain what this is?
With brand new wires.
Potting, also known as encapsulation, serves various purposes such as weather-proofing (preventing environmental damage). For instance, in gas settings, it’s crucial to prevent ignition of fuel sources due to a malfunction.
Hey, buddy, you need 10 kilos of epoxy for 2 wire nuts. That’s intense!
Yeah, I agree! But I’m not the one who writes the nema codes…
Hey, , when you’re in a gas environment, you should use an EYS.
Hey, sounds great man
There’s quite a bit of potting happening in my neighborhood, but the odor resembles that of a skunk.
That is why they are fittings and boxes designed to be explosion-proof
It’s beneficial since water inevitably seeps into outdoor enclosures.
It doesn’t receive what it needs… it gets swapped out instead.
The purpose is to protect the wires from water and sparks, it’s intentional, like the fittings on trailer wiring that are filled with potting material.
It seems like a Hi-gel encapsulant. It’s designed to be easily removed, cleaned, rewired, and repotted.
This product works wonders in damp settings.
I have utilized it for water fountains
It’s quite a regular occurrence in food manufacturing facilities.
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Seems like a bit much to me… filling up the entire box… why not just use sealing pouches and seal the connections so you can reuse the box if necessary…
Back in the day, we would pour a can of the transparent PVC glue into floor junctions at the grocery stores where we worked to prevent moisture and grease from getting in. It sets hard and actually works quite well.
I am fond of it
And at the other extreme, I accidentally spilled some pvc glue on the ground on base and an entire EPA team showed up to inspect and document the nearby trees, etc lol
I potted it thoroughly and made sure not to fully bury the connectors in the 2 cubic feet of potting material
Ornamental water features with low-voltage lights are equipped with cast enclosures featuring watertight connectors embedded in wax, completely waterproof and simple to detach for maintenance purposes.
That’s a fantastic suggestion from !
Those look like navigation lights.
I really enjoy having re-enterable sealant spread all over me!
I’ve been using this material to seal gaps in water fountains.
I’ve connected low voltage bilge pumps with wire nuts in bilges and sealed them with silicone. They usually last about a year before needing to be replaced due to the oily bilge water.
What kind of setting? Depending on the light fitting, it might be suitable for use in an XP Class II area.
I remember seeing wax being poured into containers for a fountain previously.
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Using bacon grease
I wish there was a method to tilt it sideways for draining… 🤔
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Can you believe it? My wiring has lasted longer than some outdoor fixtures. Plus, I’ve even used chico in various fuel and chemical facilities.
I wouldn’t be surprised if FlexSeal has a special product just for that! 😂
I usually use it for fixing things, like when an underground cable is cut. I’ve also used it in the oil field when one of my cords got run over – it’s an easier and cheaper fix. It comes in a long cylinder that you mix and pour in after the repair, and it hardens into a strong resin that never breaks.