Old supervisor told me to stop using compression fittings on outdoor runs

He swore by leaving a drip loop and using weatherproof silicone tape instead. Six months later, none of my connections have corroded like the ones I did before.

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sam_thomas12d ago

My buddy down at the hardware store tried the silicone tape method on his own outdoor lights last fall. He said the trick is making sure you wrap it tight and let it cure fully before adding any tension. He checked his connections the other week and they looked brand new, no green crud at all. I might have to give up on my compression fittings after hearing that.

webb.ben12d ago

Let it cure fully before adding any tension" sounds like instructions for superglue, not a light fixture. But hey, if it keeps the green crud away, maybe I should start wrapping my entire house in that tape.