What he said (^) ... this is just a 2-wire signal that doesn't care a fig if it runs through aluminum foil or old metal coat hangers.
Polarity has nothing to do with it either so don't worry.
Polarity has nothing to do with it either so don't worry.
It WOULD be nice to make heat shrunk butt connections though .. the signal is kinda weak and if there's any water getting into those connections, then you could have troubles.