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What is the Importance Of Cable Glands For Outdoor Lamps?

2022-03-23

The application of outdoor lighting can be seen everywhere in our life nowadays.

 

The old-fashioned way to connector wire such as wrap a few layers of insulating glue 


unable to meet the requirements of outdoor lamps.

 

You will know how importance of cable glands for outdoor lamps in the article.



Why need the cable glands for outdoor lamps?



The distance from the power supply to the lamp holder is generally 


large in outdoor lighting systems.

 


Connected the wires directly together are easily cause disconnection, 


and the poor contact of the interface can easily cause heat.


 

Compared to indoor use, the requirements of waterproof  salt, 


and aging willbe relatively high when lamps are used outdoors.


 

At this time, cable glands is particularly important.

 


Not only make the installation of the power grid more easily,


but also will reduced all hidden safety risks to a very low level.



What kinds of cable glands more suitable?



When you choose the cable gland for your outdoor lamps, 


noted to consider the IP rating.


 

The IP ratings are defined by the international standard EN 60529



The higher the IP rating is, the higher the light fitting's resistance against 


both water and dust.


 

The cable glands which protection grade can reach IP68 will be a good choice 


for outdoor lighting equipment.


 

Moreover, you can use a junction box instead cable glands 


when you use more than one cable.



 

The cable glands produced by Jixiang Connector can reduce material costs 


and installation time, while being environmentally friendly and durable. 



Welcome to contact us for more details!


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