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Old 06-22-20, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Pop N Wood
Why not use the waterproof connectors I referenced in post 21? don't know if they are rated for submersion but the automotive industry has been using metri pak connectors for decades now. The definitely eliminate the need for separate boxes for protection while the positive retention connectors eliminate the need for external velcro tie downs.
There is no strain relief. They tend to be made for thicker wire than I would normally use on a bike. If you want to be able to replace components, the price seems to go up by an order of magnitude.
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