I have a Yongnuo 460 camera flash where I added a wire sticking out the side so I could use an external battery several years ago. Since the flash saw hardly any use until recently, now any shortcuts I used at the time are rearing their ugly heads.
One of the wires disconnected from inside the flash. I repaired it (by resoldering), but the same situation occurs externally: anytime the flash is moved, strain occurs where the wire enters the flash and it's only a matter of time before something disconnects again.
So, how I can relieve strain here? For now, I took some JB Quickweld and dabbed it around the wires exiting the flash with the wires temporarily being held in place with tape. It's shown here:
I'm not sure how well the epoxy will bond to the flash housing and, even if there is a decent bond, I'm sure this won't hold up over the long term.
Please note that this is a hacked flash. Not something I'd ever sell, just something decent I keep around for photography around the home.
Any suggestions for an easy to implement, more permanent strain relief method would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.