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and only use connectors that are putty/silicone filled, usually identified for underground use. The RW disignation corresponds to Rubber (better flexibility than THN wire) and Wet locations. I am not discounting Chaz's recommendations, but it sounds like you are on fresh water and the added labor of replacing the wiring every 5 years may be less than the added cost of marine grade wire.
Don't do what my Dad always did, splice together old lamp cords with electrical tape. What a PITA every season to find the open circuit/short and repair it.
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Posts in this Thread:
- OT: need to wire my pontoon boat lights, Tarheel, Wed, 8 Mar 2006 08:37:20
- Thanks for the Info everyone !!!!, Tarheel, Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:18:50
- Re: OT: need to wire my pontoon boat lights, jp, Thu, 9 Mar 2006 06:14:45
- Re: OT: need to wire my pontoon boat lights, RichardM, Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:45:46
- I would use RW stranded copper......, MI-Roger , Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:31:27 <-- Viewing This Message
- Only use tin wire..., Chaz, Wed, 8 Mar 2006 08:58:18
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