Ben,
I use the brass lug nuts to connect the wires togtether. I also put on anticorission paste before i put wires in. Then I wrap with 3-M tape and do 30-40 wraps. A big ball that I want to last 50 years.
Then I use silicone paste (not the stuff that hardens) on the gasket to seal the top. Some put in a small weep hole (1/16 inch) on the bottom.
Oh, I also use the silicone to seal with waterproof conduit inlets.
Have not figured on the use of weep holes. If it is sealed up tight, then why the need? Maybe a 20 year type protection . . . .
Looks great. A wonderful thread!
Steve
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