ErnieHorning: Restored from the archived ChristmasWiki backup. Image references updated where required.

2026-08-06T23:10:23Z

Restored from the archived ChristmasWiki backup. Image references updated where required.

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[[File:ArchivedChristmasWiki_Waterproofconnectors.jpg|600px]]
==Intro==
Generally pixels come from vendors without connectors attached or they have proprietary non waterproof connectors connected to them. Most people utilize some form of water resistant connectors attached to their pixels and the mating connector to their pixel controllers. It is common to install the female connector (socket end) to the power source (controller) and the male connector( plug end) to the pixel string. Some people also use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease#As_a_sealant_around_electrical_contacts dielectric grease] or protective spray like [http://www.corrosionx.com/corrosionx-products.html CorrosionX] to further prevent corrsion and oxidation of the electrical contacts due to moisture. The number of conductors required for each pixel type depends on the [[Archived ChristmasWiki:Different_Styles_of_Pixels#Pixel_.28IC.29Control_chips_and_number_of_wires|number of wires]] that pixel requires. Some pixels only need 3 wires, '''Ground, V+ and Data''' while some require a fourth '''Clock''' wire. 
'''Connectors from different vendors generally do not fit together due to different manufacturers sizes and keying.'''
{| border="1"; cellpadding="10" style="text-align: center; background:black; color:white"
|colspan="3" align="center" style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| '''Pixel Connector Properties'''
|-
|rowspan="2" style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Feature'''
|-
!width="200" style="background:#D3D3D3; color:black"| '''Options'''
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Type'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Euro, Cap, Pigtail, Tee, Extension, Anderson Powerpole
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Color'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| White, Black, Clear
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Conductors '''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| 2,3,4,5 wires or pins
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Length'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Varies per vendor
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Diameter'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| 13.5mm, 15mm, other
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Wire Size'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| typically 18-22ga
|}

==Disclaimers==
The standard disclaimers pertaining to the information contained on this wiki page are listed [[Archived ChristmasWiki:Disclaimers| here.]]

==Types of Pixel Connectors==
===Euro Connector===
These connectors are typically found on pixel controllers like the [http://sandevices.com/E681info.html Sandevices E682], [[Archived ChristmasWiki:Renard_PX1_Pixel_Controller|Renard PX1]] and [http://www.holidaycoro.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=alphapix HolidayCoro AlphaPix] Controllers. They are polarized and the plug only fits in the socket one way.
====Euro Female socket====
The female socket is typically soldered to the controller PCB. They can be purchased from various vendors like [http://www.mouser.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?qs=5gX812lLwiH4qJ6NIKLTYw== Mouser]
[[File:ArchivedChristmasWiki_PX1-EURO.jpg| 100px]] 
Because the plug and socket are polarized it is critical that you connect the wires correctly to the controller and the pixels. Here are the wiring orders for common pixel controllers:
{| border="1"; cellpadding="10" style="text-align: center; background:black; color:white"
|colspan="4" align="center" style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| '''Common E1.31 Pixel Controller Output Pin Assignments'''
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| Pin #
!style="background:#D3D3D3; color:black"| SanDevices E682
!style="background:#D3D3D3; color:black"| HolidayCoro AlphaPix 4[http://www.holidaycoro.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=722&Submit=] AlphaPix 16[http://www.holidaycoro.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=721&Submit=]
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''1'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| GND (V-)
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| V+
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''2'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Clock (C)
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Clock (C)
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''3'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Data (D)
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Data (D)
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''4'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| V+
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| GND (V-)
|}

====Euro Male Plug====
The male plug is generally attached directly to the pixel leads or may be connected to a pigtail. 
[[File:ArchivedChristmasWiki_Euro1.gif| 150px]] Shown above, with an [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/39500-0004/?qs=DQ1bOpn7xPDnJJ6BeMMpqw== inline wire entry] like used on the [http://sandevices.com/E681info.html Sandevices E682] and [http://www.holidaycoro.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=alphapix HolidayCoro AlphaPix] controllers. 
[[File:ArchivedChristmasWiki_Euro2.gif| 150px]] Shown above, with a [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Molex/39503-2004/?qs=PQuVvXbTLK4XJf56u7bA6w== rear wire entry] as used on the [[Archived ChristmasWiki:Renard_PX1_Pixel_Controller|Renard PX1]]

===Pigtails===
These are typically connected to the end of the pixel strings and to controllers to allow an easy way to quickly connect and disconnect the pixels using a "waterproof" connector. They are generally sold as a pair of male and female ends. Pigtails are polarized so that they only fit together one way. They can have either a notch and tab or a flat spot on the male end that must interlock with the corresponding feature on the female end. The wires on pigtails are color coded, but may vary from batch from the same vendor. It is wise to confirm which pin on your pigtails are connected to which color wire before you solder them and test fit to make sure they properly function. The wire color code for the pixels also can vary from batch to batch.

An alternative to using pre-cut pigtails is to use extensions and then cut them to your exact length requirements. This video shows how to cut down extensions into pigtails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehCdjdvl064

[[Archived ChristmasWiki:Pixel_Wiring_Colors| Here]] is an example of some pixel wire color codes. Check with your vendor to make sure you have the right color code and the correct input side for your specific pixels.
====Male Pigtail====
Male Pigtails are generally connected to the input end of a pixel string. Male pigtails often have a separate o-ring that must be slid on to the body into the notch. There is also a locking nut that slides down over the back of the male pigtail and is used to tighten the male plug into the female socket.
====Female Pigtail====
Female pigtails are generally connected to the device supplying the power. Is is common to attach the female end (without the pins) to the controller end so as to prevent possible shorting of the outputs - this is the same reason AC plugs are male and AC outlets are female. The Euro connector connects to the pixel controller and the female pigtail extends the cord outside of the enclosure that the controller is mounted in. It is also common to connect a female pigtail to the end of a pixel string to connect to the next pixel string in series. While there is no official standard color code for pigtails, here are come common color connections used with vendor's pixels:

{| border="1"; cellpadding="10" style="text-align: center; background:black; color:white"
|colspan="3" align="center" style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| '''SanDevices Pixel System 1''' '''Female Pigtail'''
|-
|rowspan="2" style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Wire Color'''
|-
!width="100" style="background:#D3D3D3; color:black"| '''Signal'''
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Black'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Ground
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Blue'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Clock
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Green'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Data
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Red'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| V+
|}
 
{| border="1"; cellpadding="10" style="text-align: center; background:black; color:white"
|colspan="3" align="center" style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| '''HolidayCoro'''
|-
|rowspan="2" style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Wire Color'''
|-
!width="100" style="background:#D3D3D3; color:black"| '''Signal'''
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Black'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Ground
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Green (On 4 conductor cables only)'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Clock
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Yellow'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| Data
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''Red'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| V+
|}

===Tee===
Often used for power injection. Depending on the vendor, they may have all wires connected thru to all three jacks, or some may have only some wires connected.

===Extension cable===
These typically have a male connector on one end and a female connector on the other end to allow an easy plug and play connection of pixels to a controller.

===Caps===
These typically go on unused female pigtail ends to seal them from the weather.

===Instructional Videos===
The following videos show common methods of attaching pixels to pigtails:

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eYabCz8pIM Soldering nodes/modules to pigtails] 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky4jkRvcQcM Soldering strip/ribbon to pigtails] 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehCdjdvl064 How to use extension cables as customized pigtails]

===Anderson Powerpole High Current Connectors===

[http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles/powerpole-sets/ Anderson Powerpole] connectors are frequently used in situations where you need a modular connector that can handle a large current (>5A) through the connector. For more information see the [http://www.andersonpower.com/files.php?file=DS-PP1545(2).pdf Datasheet]. They are useful for connecting High Current Power Supplies with High Channel Count Pixel Controllers. They come in different sizes:
* PP15 - Up to 15A current and 16-20 AWG wire size
* PP30 - Up to 30A current and 12-14 AWG wire size
* PP45 - Up to 45A current and 10 AWG wire size

==Wire Sizing==
It is desirable to use the largest wire diameter (smaller wire gauge) that you can when connecting your pixels to your controller. The smaller wire gauge (higher number) results in a high voltage drop and can cause your pixels to have poor colors or to not function at all. For more information about how to choose the right wire size look [[Archived ChristmasWiki:Power_Supplies#Wire_Sizing_in_Pixel_Systems|here]]. This is also a good [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/showthread.php?20242-New-tools-for-estimating-pixels-string-voltage-drops thread] that discusses voltage drop.
This is a [http://blinkyflashy.info/calcs/pixpower.php Voltage Drop Calculator] useful for calculating the effects of different wire sizes and lengths on pixel strings.

WARNING: It is VERY common for extension wire and pixel wiring to be mis-labelled (even on the cable directly) or mis-represented (vendor's website, ad, ebay, aliexpress) as to wire gauge (e.g. 18 AWG, actually 20 AWG) - be sure to confirm with your vendor the specifications as to number of "cores" and the diameter of those cores to ensure you are receiving the as-promised wire gauge. Additionally, there can be wide differences in the current carrying capacity between Copper Clad Aluminium (that looks like copper wire), Tin, Tin Coated Copper and pure Copper wires, if you are not sure what your vendor sells, confirm with them.

{| border="1"; cellpadding="10" style="text-align: center; background:black; color:white"
|colspan="5" align="center" style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| '''Wire Sizing'''
|-
|style="background:#D3D3D3; color:black"| '''Wire Gauge (AWG) #
|style="background:#D3D3D3; color:black"| Cross section Area (mm2) Only Applies to SOLID wire UL1007
|style="background:#D3D3D3; color:black"| Number of Cores (Individual Wires)
|style="background:#D3D3D3; color:black"| Individual Wire Core Size (mm)
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''18'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| 0.785 - .846mm
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| 34 34 19
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| .178mm .14mm .235mm
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''20'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| 0.505 - .522mm
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| 34 21 19
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| .11mm .178mm .19mm
|-
|style="background:#AFEEEE; color:black"| '''22'''
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| 0.282 - .341mm
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| 17 17 19
|style="background:#FBEC5D; color:black"| .11mm .178mm .15mm
|-
|}

==Examples of Connectors available from different vendors==
These are selected connectors from the various vendors with a mix of properties. Visit their sites for the latest information and to see their entire product catalog. Many of the vendors can provide custom length wires and custom quantity pricing on the pigtails and extension cables.

'''PLEASE CONFIRM ALL DETAILS WITH VENDOR BEFORE ORDERING!! ALL OF THIS DATA IS SUBJECT TO CONSTANT CHANGE AND MAY BE WRONG!!!'''

Pricing is in US $. Pricing is as of 6-24-13.

'''PRICING DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING, TAXES OR IMPORT DUTIES!'''

'''Shipping from overseas can be expensive, check with your vendor.'''
===[http://www.diyledexpress.com DIYLEDEXPRESS]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?2860-tjetzer tjetzer])
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Type !! Color !! Conductors !! Length!! Diameter!! Link !! Image !! Quantity !!Price !! Price per Connector !! Note
|-
| 2 Conductor || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Pigtail || White || 2 || 10" || || [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_40&products_id=112 link]|| || 10||$11.85 || $1.190 || 18 ga wire
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| 3 Conductor || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Pigtail || Green || 3 || 10" || || [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_39&products_id=210 link]|| || 10||$12.50 || $1.25 || 18 ga wire, fits [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=42_45&products_id=195 Pixabulbs]
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Extension || Green || 3 || 5feet || || [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_39&products_id=200 link]|| || 1 ||$2.25 || $2.25 || fits [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=42_45&products_id=195 Pixabulbs]
|-
| Extension || Green || 3 || 10feet || || [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_39&products_id=199 link]|| || 1 ||$3.50 || $3.50 || fits [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=42_45&products_id=195 Pixabulbs]
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Tee || Green || 3 || || || [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_39&products_id=207 link]|| || 1 ||$3.79 || $3.79 || fits [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=42_45&products_id=195 Pixabulbs]
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| 4 Conductor || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Pigtail || White || 4 || 10" || || [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_38&products_id=88 link]|| || 10||$12.00 || $1.20 || 18ga wire
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Extension || White || 4 || 5feet || || [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_38&products_id=131 link]|| || 1 ||$2.25 || $2.25 ||
|-
| Extension || White || 4 || 10feet || || [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_38&products_id=132 link]|| || 1 ||$3.75 || $3.75 ||
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Tee || Green || 4 || || || [http://www.diyledexpress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_38&products_id=208 link]|| || 1 ||$4.50 || $4.50 || fits Pixadot strings
|}

===[http://www.holidaycoro.com HolidayCoro] ===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?3828-dmoore dmoore])
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Type !! Color !! Conductors !! Length!! Link
|-
| Extension/Pigtail || Black || 3 || 5 Ft || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/724.htm link]
|-
| Extension/Pigtail || Black || 3 || 10 Ft || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/727.htm link]
|-
| Extension/Pigtail || Black || 3 || 20 Ft || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/734.htm link]
|-
| Tee - MMF || Black || 3 || 12 In || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/728.htm link]
|-
| Tee - MFF || Black || 3 || 12 In || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/730.htm link]
|-
| Extension Wire || Red/Green/Blue || 3 || 100 Ft Roll || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/696-100.htm link]
|-
| Extension/Pigtail || Black || 4 || 5 Ft || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/725.htm link]
|-
| Extension/Pigtail || Black || 4 || 10 Ft || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/726.htm link]
|-
| Extension/Pigtail || Black || 4 || 20 Ft || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/735.htm link]
|-
| Tee - MMF || Black || 4 || 12 In || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/729.htm link]
|-
| Tee - MFF || Black || 4 || 12 In || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/731.htm link]
|-
| Extension Wire || Red/Green/Blue/Black || 4 || 100 Ft Roll || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/695-100.htm link]
|-
| Extension Wire || Red/Green/Blue/Black || 4 || Sold by the Foot || [http://www.holidaycoro.com/product-p/695.htm link]
|}

===[http://www.aliexpress.com/store/701799 Ray Wu]===
(China Based) Contact Ray Wu directly for lower shipping costs if you are ordering multiple items.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Type !! Color !! Conductors !! Length!! Diameter!! Link !! Image !! Quantity !!Price !! Price per Connector !! Note
|-
| Cap || White || || || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/plastic-end-cap-for-the-13-5mm-white-waterproof-pigtail/701799_813548245.html link]|| || 10 ||$0.50 || $0.05 || End cap to go on unused male plugs
|-
| Cap || Black || || || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/plastic-end-cap-for-the-13-5mm-BLACK-waterproof-pigtail/701799_1019809775.html link]|| || 10 ||$0.50 || $0.05 || End cap to go on unused male plugs
|-
| Cap || Black || || || 15mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/plastic-end-cap-for-the-15mm-BLACK-waterproof-pigtail-without-hole/701799_1075559581.html link]|| || 10 ||$0.25 || $0.03 || End cap to go on unused male plugs
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| 2 Conductor || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Pigtail || White || 2 || 20cm || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/10-pairs-2-Core-White-Waterproof-pigtail-20cm-long-each-male-and-female-13-5mm-diameter/701799_630889330.html link]|| || 10||$3.00 || $0.30 || 2x0.5mm²wire
|-
| Pigtail || Black || 2 || 15cm || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/black-2-Core-Waterproof-Line-15cm-long-each-male-and-fema/701799_502783552.html link]|| || 50||$23.16 || $0.46 ||
|-
| Pigtail || Clear || 2 || 10cm || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/waterproof-DC-connecot-5-5-2-1mm-male-frmale-used-for-single-color-led-strip-etc/701799_365018805.html link]|| || 100 ||$57.89 || $0.58 || Coaxial 5.5/2.1mm 22gauge wire
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Extension || White || 2 || 1.5m(5feet) || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/1-5m-5feet-2-core-waterproof-extension-cable-one-end-with-male-the-other-end-with/701799_813675847.html link]|| || 10 ||$10.00 || $1.00 || 2x0.5mm² wire
|-
| Extension || White || 2 || 3m(10feet) || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/3m-10feet-2-core-waterproof-extension-cable-one-end-with-male-the-other-end-with-female/701799_813695813.html link]|| || 10 ||$16.00 || $1.60 || 2x0.5mm² wire
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Tee || White || 2 || 40cm || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2core-T-type-waterproof-splitter-white-color-the-male-connect-s-diameter-13-5mm/701799_645464979.html link]|| || 10 ||$17.00 || $1.70 || 2x0.5mm² wire
|-
| Tee || Black|| 2 || 40cm || 15mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2core-waterproof-T-type-splitter-black-color-the-male-connect-s-diameter-15mm/701799_645466755.html link]|| || 1 ||$2.20 || $2.20 || 2x0.75mm² wire
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| 3 Conductor || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Pigtail || White || 3 || 20cm || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/10pcs-lot3-Core-White-Waterproof-pigtail-20cm-long-each-male-and-female-male-connector-s-diameter/701799_645466813.html link]|| || 10||$5.00 || $0.50 || 3x0.5mm²wire
|-
| Pigtail || Black || 3 || 20cm || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/10pcs-lot-3-Core-BLACK-Waterproof-pigtail-20cm-long-each-male-and-female-male-connector-s/701799_1019853359.html link]|| || 10||$5.00 || $0.50 || 3x0.75mm² wire
|-
| Pigtail || White || 3 || 30cm || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/20cm-long-each-3-Core-White-Waterproof-pigtail-male-and-female-male-connector-s-diameter-13/701799_813582127.html link]|| || 10 ||$6.00 || $0.60 || 3x0.5mm² wire
|-
| Pigtail || Black || 3 || 20cm || 15mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/3core-waterproof-connector-with-20cm-long-cable-male-and-female-black-color-the-male-connect-s/701799_601833823.html link]|| || 10||$5.00 || $0.50 || 3x0.5mm² wire
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Extension || White || 3 || 1.5m(5feet) || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/1-5m-5feet-3-core-waterproof-extension-cable-one-end-with-male-the-other-end-with/701799_904130035.html link]|| || 10 ||$12.00 || $1.20 || 3x0.5mm² wire
|-
| Extension || White || 3 || 3m(10feet) || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/3m-10feet-3-core-waterproof-extension-cable-one-end-with-male-the-other-end-with-female/701799_654715821.html link]|| || 10 ||$18.00 || $1.60 ||
|-
| Extension || White || 3 || 7.6m(25feet) || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/7-6-25feet-3-core-waterproof-extension-cable-one-end-with-male-the-other-end-with/701799_654706011.html link]|| || 10 ||$37.00 || $3.70 ||
|-
| Extension || Black || 3 || 1.5m(5feet) || 15mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/3-core-1-5m-long-waterproof-extention-cable-male-and-female-black-color-the-male-connect/701799_887114280.html link]|| || 10 ||$12.00 || $1.20 || 3x0.5mm² wire
|-
| Extension || Black || 3 || 3m(10feet) || 15mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/3-core-3-0m-long-waterproof-extention-cable-male-and-female-black-color-the-male-connect/701799_887141200.html link]|| || 10 ||$22.00 || $2.20 ||
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Tee || Black|| 3 || 40cm || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/3-core-T-type-waterproof-splitter-BLACK-color-the-male-connect-s-diameter-13-5mm/701799_1019809897.html link]|| || 10 ||$19.00 || $1.90 || 3x0.75mm² wire
|-
| Tee || White|| 3 || 40cm || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/3core-T-type-waterproof-splitter-white-color-the-male-connect-s-diameter-13-5mm/701799_601823340.html link]|| || 10 ||$18.00 || $1.80 || 3x0.5mm² wire
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
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| 4 Conductor || || || || || || || || || ||
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| Pigtail || White || 4 || 30cm || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/10pairs-4-Core-White-Waterproof-Line-30cm-1feet-long-each-male-and-female/701799_566064714.html link]|| || 10||$8.00 || $0.80 ||
|-
| Pigtail || Black || 4 || 20cm || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/10pcs-lot-4-Core-BLACK-Waterproof-pigtail-20cm-long-each-male-and-female-male-connector-s/701799_1019853477.html link]|| || 10||$7.00 || $0.70 || 4x0.75mm² wire
|-
| Pigtail || White || 4 || 150cm(5ft) || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/10pairs-4-Core-White-Waterproof-Line-150cm-5feet-long-each-male-and-female/701799_566069472.html link]|| || 10 ||$19.00 || $1.90 ||
|-
| Pigtail || Black || 4 || 20cm || 15mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/4core-waterproof-connector-with-20cm-long-cable-male-and-female-black-color-the-male-connect-s/701799_601827982.html link]|| || 10||$7.00 || $0.70 || 4x0.5mm² wire
|-
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| Extension || White || 4 || 1.5m(5feet) || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/1-5m-5-feet-long-4core-WHITE-extention-cable-one-end-with-male-the-other-end/701799_541166711.html link]|| || 10 ||$12.00 || $1.20 ||
|-
| Extension || White || 4 || 3m(10feet) || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/3m-10feet-4-core-waterproof-extension-cable-one-end-with-male-the-other-end-with-female/701799_541169977.html link]|| || 10 ||$19.00 || $1.90 ||
|-
| Extension || White || 4 || 7.6m(25feet) || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/7-6-25feet-4-core-waterproof-extension-cable-one-end-with-male-the-other-end-with/701799_541171573.html link]|| || 10 ||$39.00 || $3.90 ||
|-
| Extension || Black || 4 || 2.5m || 15mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/4-core-2-5m-long-waterproof-extention-cable-male-and-female-black-color-the-male-connect/701799_630928471.html link]|| || 10 ||$22.00 || $2.20 || 4x0.75mm² wire
|-
| Extension || Black || 4 || 7.6m(25feet) || 15mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/7-6-25feet-long-4core-BLACK-extention-cable-one-end-with-male-the-other-end-with/701799_804982353.html link]|| || 10 ||$44.00 || $4.40 || 4x0.75mm² wire
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
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| Tee || Black|| 4 || 40cm || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/4core-T-type-waterproof-splitter-BLACK-color-the-male-connect-s-diameter-13-5mm/701799_1019894358.html link]|| || 10 ||$22.00 || $2.20 || 4x0.75mm² wire
|-
| Tee || White|| 4 || 40cm || 13.5mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/4core-T-type-waterproof-splitter-white-color-the-male-connect-s-diameter-13-5mm/701799_601828101.html link]|| || 10 ||$22.00 || $2.20 || 4x0.5mm² wire
|-
| Tee || Black|| 4 || 40cm || 15mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/4core-waterproof-T-type-splitter-black-color-the-male-connect-s-diameter-15mm/701799_601823101.html link]|| || 10 ||$24.00 || $2.40 || 4x0.5mm² wire
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
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| 5 Conductor || || || || || || || || || ||
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| Pigtail || White || 5 || 15cm || || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/100-pairs-5-Core-White-Waterproof-Line-15cm-long-each-male-and-female/701799_400098876.html link]|| || 100||$96.84 || $0.97 ||
|-
| Pigtail || Black || 5 || 20cm || 15mm || [http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/5core-waterproof-connector-with-20cm-long-cable-male-and-female-black-color-the-male-connect-s/701799_645458609.html link]|| || 10||$8.50 || $0.85 || 4x0.5mm² wire
|-
|}

===[http://www.seasonalentertainmentllc.com/ Seasonal Entertainment]===
(USA Based run by DIYC user [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/member.php?1573-Ponddude Ponddude])
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Type !! Color !! Conductors !! Length!! Diameter!! Link !! Image !! Quantity !!Price !! Price per Connector !! Note
|-
| 4 Conductor || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Pigtail || White/Black || 4 || 6.5" || || [http://www.seasonalentertainmentllc.com/store/en/waterproof-cabling/45-waterproof-pigtail-set.html link]|| || 1||$4.00 || $4.00 ||
|-
| || || || || || || || || || ||
|-
| Extension || White/Black || 4 || 1m || || [http://www.seasonalentertainmentllc.com/store/en/waterproof-cabling/42-1-meter-waterproof-extension-cable.html link]|| || 1 ||$7.15 || $7.15 ||
|-
| Extension || White/Black || 4 || 3m || || [http://www.seasonalentertainmentllc.com/store/en/17-waterproof-cabling link]|| || 1 ||$10.30 || $10.30 ||
|}

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