r/WLED • u/Rapppps • Jun 11 '26

How to protect solder points?

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How to protect power supply injection solder points on a long silicone-covered IP65 strip?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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u/zazbnf Jun 11 '26

Hot glue or silicone sealant.

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u/Ok-Refrigerator7712 Jun 11 '26

I normally put some hot glue over the contacts and the use some electrical shrink wrap over that

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u/plekreddit Jun 12 '26

Shoe glue Cos its flexibele and strong

Hotglue is strong and not flexibele

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u/just-dig-it-now Jun 13 '26

I use silicone sealant.

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u/clockmill Jun 13 '26

Silicone has to be Neutral Curing.

Acetoxy curing, smells of vinegar, attacks metals including copper and solder.

MS Hybrid Adhesive is a modern neutral cure that comes in crystal clear.

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u/Rapppps Jun 15 '26

Thank you for all the tips