LexBrett

Hi All-
I'm currently doing some electrical work and have been connecting/jumping wires.
Using "t" connectors like this,

https://www.google.com/search?q=wire...86%3B500%3B500

Are there better or more reliable wire connectors anyone might suggest? I have found these connectors a bit unreliable and making the jump from wire to wire is challenging since they don't splice so well..

Bgw70

How about these? I used this type and they were very easy to use and fast. They grab the wire when you push it in.
http://www.idealind.com/prodDetail.d...v=0&l1=push-in

I want to say I purchased them at Lowes.

NovaRnder

Hey Brett the ones you have are the old fashion way of connecting wires that works all the time. The ones Bgw showing on the link looks fancy. It says that it reduces stress from wires moving.

If you decide to get them Brett, please get extra so I can use some too, Lol!

Thanks, Roy

LexBrett

Hey thanks looks fancy!

But I am looking for a connector for a solid line to a partial wire.

For example, a power source coming from the OBD2 port and connecting a wire.

Makes sense? A solid continuous wire that needs to be joined with a cut/stranded wire.


The ones you show I think are only for two stranded/cut wires...

Bgw70

Valid point! I have used the type you show many times and normally have good luck. If the wires are small, 20awg problems will certainly show up.

I will keep looking...

Bgw70

Do a google search for wire tap connectors, then go to images. There are some different designs that you may want to try.

Helogadget

Here's a trick I always use on those T-Taps (red ones in your pic: Once you get the wires in the tap like you want them (fully seated) and before you fold the little plastic flap over, use a pair of pliers to really squeeze that little metal guillotine in tight. I used to make the mistake of clamping down AFTER closing the flap and you can never get a good connection that way.

Hope that makes sense!

LexBrett

Actually I even go a step further and shave down the wire a bit so it is exposed. Obviously the battery is disconnected :-)

DiggerJim

I've used both the old T-Taps and the newer push-in ones BGW linked to but I prefer using Posi-Locks for wiring projects on the cars or bikes (unless I'm doing wire-end work when I use Molex connectors). Posi-Locks also come in waterproof models. A better connection then the older connector types although they only work at 90 degree angles to the wire when making an inline connection (although you could cut the original wire and use an inline Posi-Lock as well.

Helogadget

I had never seen posi locks before. Just looked them up and those look like the way to go! I will definitely use those on my next electrical project. Thanks for the tip!

DiggerJim

You can get them all over but not always all of the sizes/types. Walmart carries them as do Advance Auto and Autozone. Not sure if I've seen them at Pep Boys. I do a lot of farkling on my motorcycles so I just buy bunches of them off Amazon. I really like the waterproof ones because water always seems to work into odd places on the bikes (although I could just blob up a regular one with some silicone).

Helogadget

Farkling! That's a new one on me. I like it.

NAmVet68

I just go old-school: Skin, Splice, Solder, then shrink wrap, and make sure they Ω - out when done .

The new stuff is great and easy to work with, but I learned years ago from riding old British and American Motorcycles that it was worth doing it right the first time instead of chasing electrical gremlins on the side of the road during a thunderstorm ...

LexBrett

Found some t-tap connectors they look very nice

http://www.wiringproducts.com/quick-slide-connectors

rudyH

Absolutely!