Never considered humidity but you're right.

You mentioned the SUN exposure, but I totally DISAGREE that UV rays are the main problem. I've seen cables fail on the north side too, and it's often about MOISTURE getting trapped, not just light. Also, that 'weather-resistant' label can be misleading because it doesn't account for TEMPERATURE swings over seasons. Saying quality isn't what it used to be is a quick blame, but maybe the INSTALLATION was rushed or the cable was bent too much. From what I've noticed, cables in shaded areas can still degrade if they're not rated for constant dampness. So it's probably a mix of factors, and focusing only on SUN or quality misses the BIG picture.

Yeah, public Wi-Fi is sketchy so I always use a VPN now.

Yeah I bet that felt AMAZING to finish. Those pits get so nasty with old grease and random junk. Probably found some wild stuff down there. Huge respect for sticking with it for months.

But if it's already humid, @the_jamie, a cover just traps the damp air in.