Hate when manufacturers that use this layout

[108CAM]

A long lead in cable rendered useless as a result of a poorly placed controller that's less than a metre from the first light. This means I have to position the light right next to the weatherproof cable box so I can protect both the control box and transformer from getting wet.

 

[uncledan]

Can always cut the leads and add some cable? Gotta think outside the box in this hobby. DIY

 

[Notenoughlights]

Wrap the controller box in a bag or something like that, it doesn't need to be IP68 submarine grade, just protected from water running into it etc.

 

[Skymaster]

Some of those control boxes are weatherproof already. So there may be no issue with it being outside.

 

[108CAM]

Well it seems like what I thought was an obsolete design is coming back.
Just opened up some new items and was shocked to see that this ancient design has made a comeback.
I really don't want to be cutting the wires of brand new lights so now I'll have to sacrifice more containers to protect the controllers.

 

[Skymaster]

Some of those control boxes are weatherproof already. So there may be no issue with it being outside.

I stand by this comment again.
All the ones I have ever had say that only the transformer needs to be inside (because of the mains) - and the controller is perfectly fine in the weather, no box required. Check the specific lights at hand.
Realistically there are thousands, if not more, of these lights sets being put out every year, and they will be designed for the (mostly) lowest common denominator of thinking.

 

[Goliath]

Cable tie a resealable lunch bag over the box, then make sure the leaky bit points to the ground. Works for me.