M10 x-connect waterproof  connector cable can be used for the place of which especially waterproof is required.

Due to the fact that this type of cable is used extensively for Christmas tree light connections, it is referred to in some places as a Christmas light connector.

IP67 24V 3A – waterproof connectors

Specifications:

Applications:
Garden lights
Landscape lighting
Outdoor decorative lighting
Pathway lighting
Patio or deck lighting

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What’s different between xConnect Connectors and Ray Wu Connectors?

When you buy Christmas light pixels between different suppliers, you may see that different suppliers offer different types of connectors on their pixels.
These connectors provide a (mostly) waterproof connection between the controller and the first pixel, and between multiple pixel chains.
Whilst the different types of connectors may look similar, they are often different and without an adapter, the different types of connectors cannot be joined together.
First, let’s take a look at the different types of connectors available and then I’ll let you know my favourite for your display!

Types of connectors

There are (2) main types of connectors in the Christmas lighting hobby. These 2 connectors have a lot of similarities – they are all around 14mm in diameter and all have 3 pins, a locking ring and a sealing o-ring.
The orientation of the connectors also tends to follow the way a “wall power” plug works – the female connector comes from the controller and the pixels  going to the “socket” have a male plug.

The most common types of connectors in the Christmas light pixel hobby are listed below:

xConnect

The xConnect plug has a locking ring on the female connector and a sealing o-ring.

Ray Wu

The Ray Wu connector is similar to the X-Connect but has a locking ring on the male connector. It used to be the most popular connector, but has been replaced by X-Connect today.

Which connector is more popular?

The xConnect is by far the most popular connector, but that doesn’t mean you have to throw out the old stuff or change your display if you’ve bought other connectors in the past!

Other Connector Options

When you buy pixels or connectors for your pixels, you will also see some other options.

Flat vs Round

Most suppliers will sell flat and round pigtails for pixels. Round is needed if you are connecting the pigtail directly to a controller, as it allows you to use a waterproof cable sealing sleeve in many controller housings.
Flat connectors are ideal when you are connecting connectors to pixel strings that are shortened for props.

Colour

You can usually choose from black, and possibly white or green pigtail cables.

The pixel itself will also be available with black, white, green or RWB multi-coloured wires.

Colours are really based on your choice of home and monitor. Darker homes and shrubs tend to look better with black or green wire. Black wires are the most common.

White or cream coloured homes may visually benefit from white wire.

RWB wires (red, white, and blue) can be used for many pixels and can be switched very easily for yards. However, I’m not sure I’ve even seen RWB pigtails, so care must be taken if connecting black/white/green pigtails to RWB pixels.

Length

The pigtails for each connector are also available in a variety of lengths. I like the shorter pigtails that hold the controller boxes on the ground so they don’t sit on puddles that form on the ground.

I like the longer pigtails (up to 30″ long) for controllers that are off the ground because it allows me to get away with a 2′ extension from the controller to a very close pixel.

Like colour, length takes precedence and isn’t as important as using the correct connector on the monitor.

When should I use different types of connectors in my monitor?

As I mentioned above, in most cases you should use a single connector throughout your monitor.

However, I like to make an exception!

When you have multiple pixel voltages (5v and 12v, maybe even 24v!), it’s a smart idea to use a different connector for each type of pixel.

If you mistakenly connect the wrong voltage to a string of pixels, you could blow up the string.

That’s why connectors for power supplies are usually only used for one voltage type in electrical codes, here in the US. It makes it “virtual proof” so you can’t physically plug the wrong voltage into a given plug.

This is a smart idea. But, as I mentioned above, if you don’t mix voltages, stick to a single plug type!