Browse Forums Lighting + Lighting Design Re: Joining cables in 12 volt outdoor lighting system 2Dec 12, 2011 11:12 am Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Joining cables in 12 volt outdoor lighting system 4Dec 13, 2011 9:26 am jassy Can you join 2 lengths of 12 volt cable (2 strands) just by twisting the strands and covering with insulation tape? I've tried to use a "joiner" but I couldn't get it to work. I'd appreciate some advice . You could try using electrical shrink tubes, you put them on one end do your join then slide it over then using a heat gun shrink it - does a good seal You can get them at bunnings in various sizes Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1. optional, you can but normally just use the earth from the main switch board 2. should be enough but the distance determines voltage drop - sparky should work it… 1 28761 I have a really long hallway which is 1100mm W x 11500mm L I would appreciate if anyone can give suggestions to light it up with Linear LED lights that goes from wall to… 0 8768 What? It's a lighting question, the control joint is only needed at 12m centres, a bulkhead or change of direction will suffice as a 'break' in the ceiling, just make… 8 8506 |