'Tis the time for waterproof connectors

[NivagSwerdna]

It's almost Christmas so that means festive lights and there is a project I have been plotting for a number of years...

I am looking for waterproof (don't need a high rating) connectors between my controller in an enclosure and strings of addressable LEDs (which I sourced from China a while back)

I found...  https://www.rapidonline.com/bulgin-px0411-03s-5560-3-pole-in-line-socket-micro-buccaneer-23-2680

.. but they are out of stock.  Any other recommendations? I am EU based.

I need around 8.

Thx

[mikeselectricstuff]

Rapid hardly have anything in stock. You should be able to find these at one of the main suppliers - RS, Farnell etc.
They are pricy and fiddly to assemble, and you may need to buy the gland packs to get the right one for your cable.
And don't forget the expensive pin inserts that come in packs of 10

I much prefer moulded connectors where possible  - you can get some reasonable ones from Aliexpress, e.g.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/50pairs-Lot-4pin-40cm-Cable-Wire-Line-led-connector-female-male-4X-0-3-mm2-for/1772201216.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.8.639a7e43ywQmyr&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10130_10547_319_317_10548_10696_10192_10190_10924_453_10084_454_10083_10618_10920_10921_10922_10307_10820_10301_10821_10303_537_536_10059_10884_10887_100031_321_322_10103,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=3b1182ff-56ff-4466-b1dd-afe524697ecf-1&algo_pvid=3b1182ff-56ff-4466-b1dd-afe524697ecf

there are also plenty of Bulgin look-alikes e.g.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Waterproof-connector-SP13-type-IP68-cable-connector-Plug-and-socket-2Pin-3Pin-7Pin/32761320961.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.2.188540e6le09o7&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10130_10547_319_317_10548_10696_10192_10190_10924_453_10084_454_10083_10618_10920_10921_10922_10307_10820_10301_10821_10303_537_536_10059_10884_10887_100031_321_322_10103,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=0bc49a8c-f168-46b6-8044-54d9dacc50cc-0&algo_pvid=0bc49a8c-f168-46b6-8044-54d9dacc50cc

Also search ip68 connector on your favorite supplier's site - plenty of options, just check cable entry sizes.

For a temporary setup, self-amalgamating tape is good.

[bugrobotics]

Not sure of the availability in the EU but I prefer Turck M12 Eurostyle connectors.  Used lots of them underwater in nuclear reactor inspection equipment.  Excellent quality, tons of variety in styles and cheap.