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 Post subject: Running wiring through the roof from racks etc
PostPosted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 11:11 am 
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Have always tried to find a better way to run wiring through the roof with no chance of leaks etc
I have seen many solution for putting the wires through the roof, but wasn't quite comfortable with some or most of them
I wanted to have a total wiring solution that I could easily unplug and remove without having to take everything apart
Here was the key
Its called a DeckSeal
It sits in a anodized housing and the rubber block is about 3/4 inch thick and shaped like the the outer portioned, then tapered at the bottom.
The way it works is you drill the wire size through the rubber , push wire through then when you put the housing over the rubber block it compresses around the wire . This system is used in the high end boating industry
Many different marine dealerships have these but here it is from Defender Marine
Scanstrut Cable Clam / Multi Deck Seal
Anodized Aluminum, 100% Waterproof
Accepts Multiple Cables Up To 0.71"

Item #: 258100
Brand: Scanstrut
Model #: DS-Multi-S
Shipping Weight: 1.00 Lbs.
List Price: $53.55

Our Price: $41.99
The only guaranteed and proven watertight installation for your antenna and navlight cables. This thru deck provides waterproof cable routing and is produced in high impact plastic with options for 16mm to 40mm connectors, making it ideal for almost every installation.

Features:

Watert ight installation
Tapered bung forms watertight seal.
All units are supplied with a closed-cell base seal
100% waterproof. All models have been IPX6 and IPX7 tested and approved.
Easy and Reliable Installation
Captive nuts make for easy assembly and also allow reliable repeat installations.
Each unit supplied with both pre-drilled and blank inner seals to make your installation as easy as possible.
No need to remove cable connectors
Split-seal option does not require connector removal during install
Materials:
30% Glass-filled Nylon
UV-stable, hard-wearing
NEW Multi Deck Seal
Designed to fit multiple cables up to 15mm dia.
Supplied with undrilled seal and made from marine grade aluminium with hard finish to resist impact marks.

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 Post subject: Re: Running wiring through the roof from racks etc
PostPosted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:22 pm 
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Cool! Have you tried it?

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 Post subject: Re: Running wiring through the roof from racks etc
PostPosted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 2:33 pm 
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Looks like a good idea. Still have to drill a hole in your roof, massive too, lol.
They appear to have different sizes.

http://www.scanstrut.com/products/produ ... =Deckseals

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 3:35 pm 
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We run them on our ambulances. Really good quality and zero leaks. I've personally used them to run wires thru the hull of my boat for the sonar wires.

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