Crashtd420 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I've wanted to post this for a little while..... I keep seeing these vampire connectors in people's wiring.... When I use to install alarms and remotestarts and every time i had to repair someone else work i would find these.. the vampire connectors were the biggest cause of the systems malfunctioning.... This is a reference sheet to what that I think is a better way to make the connections.... 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 And this is the vampire connection incase someone doesn't know what connector I'm referring to.... Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Just say no to abnormally large pictures too. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Yes I've seen those before that were too small and practically severed the main power lead to the fuse box. Quote Link to comment
shacks510 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Ah yes, "fire starters" 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Unless it's a standard crimp connector, solder and heatshrink...always. I like the epoxy lined heatshrink even better. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I'm using them as Moath described.. to tap a wire temporarily when mocking up an engine swap. Once that is complete they will go back in the box and the wires will be cut and ran appropriately. 1 Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I'm sure there are some variations to what I posted depend on what your trying to do.. I tend to use a combination of methods to get my wiring done.... Just trying to get people away from those vampire connections And ya those epoxy lined ones are neat.. Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 It was all good til I saw that blue butt connector :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I do hate those red yellow blue connectors. But better than wire nuts.... 2 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 It wouldn't be so bad if the wire wasn't exposed. Wire nuts :rofl: 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I use the metal crimp connectors often, but i remove that blue plastic covering completely and use heat shrink. I crimp them down (which makes a U shape) then turn them 90 degrees and crimp that U shut. 1 Quote Link to comment
G-Duax Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Two things I hate to see in any car, or piece of industrial machinery...... Butt connectors & wire nuts. On the other hand, I've never had any problems with Scotch Locks (what you call vampire connections). But you have to use ones sized for the wire you have. And if used under the hood, or anywhere there is a possibility to get water on them, I use a dab of switch grease in them, and heat shrink over top. Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 I never actually new what they were called... I saw some one refer to them as vampire connectors ... G-daux i guess the biggest problem I've seen is that the people I have seen use them couldn't choose the correct one to use... If used they need to be used properly ... I guess moral of the story is use the right gauge wire and The right connector and protect that connection no matter what your preference..... Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 All the juice in my truck should be sucked dry by now, I have vampires everywhere, it's just so much easier to install a trailer plug with them than it is to strip and wrap wires under the truck. I only have the blue ones myself, most the wires I need to use them on are the correct size, and I would never use them on larger wires like what go to the alternator, I make them from scratch and would never splice into anything that large anyway. Quote Link to comment
NoMoneyZ Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 They have their uses, and when used properly cause no issues that I've personally witnessed, such as alarms or led lighting. I do agree that solder and heat shrink method is the best. I am also a fan of the glue lined butt connectors. They are actually an approved method for wire repair by GM and they come with the majority of pigtail connectors. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 I can say they worked great for mocking up the KA harness. They will be removed soon though and properly cut and secured. 1 Quote Link to comment
don51o Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 "Scotchloks" IF they're the correct size and the pigtail is secured to the wire being tapped. In an emergency Quote Link to comment
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