Do you think this method of connecting electrical wires is safe? #electrician #plumber

[The_Luna_kitty]

No it obviously isn’t safe( for low power it is “safe” but definitely for stuff like 120 or 230 volts

[upwardsofunknown]

These are low voltage connectors for landscape lights.

[scarog]

Probably good to use in 12v or 24v max
Good for low volts and preferably quick temporary joints or landscape lighting low voltage lines or lighting

[Wavesurfer]

Please don't do shit like this with eletricity. This is no game. Stuff like this can kill people. This "methode" would be forbidden in any coutry with some electrical safty standards. If you draw any substancial current over this you will have a fire starter with a unspecified time fuse.
I think the person who have designed this should never design anything in the electrical field of profession ever agian.

[dale]

All those in the comments who think low voltage is -120V. In reality, depending on the governing authority it differs around the world. In the US anything below 600V is low voltage. Generally anything below 50V is considered extra-low voltage, or control voltage (switching side of relay vs switched side.)

As long as the load capacity is capable of shielding -and- carrying the load it would be safe. These are called "insulation piercing connectors. Under the US NEC they are code defined under 230.46 as long as they are labeled and certified for the line side of service equipment.

(Retired electrician.)

[foxtrotdeltausn]

They work great for 12v, I just always put a little bit of dielectric grease in there to waterproof it a bit

[Spread_only_love]

Any improper connection causing heat or sparks will melt the plastic connectors, better be careful. I would have been more confident if it had a ceramic piece etc securing the wire piercing the main conductor etc.

This at best is ok for very low voltage and low current (few mili amperes) purposes only.

[pringleiscool]

Wasnt this made for spying on ground lines back in the great wars?

[EinfaII]

Vampire taps have been around for a long time

[airplaneengine]

Insulation piercing connectors are not a new concept nor are they necessarily unsafe when used properly and with the right application. Insulation piercing connectors are often used for taps on low volt outdoor lighting. You can buy light sockets (standard medium base or miniature base for Christmas lights) to construct your own string of lights that self-pierce the insulation of an electrical cord when attached. Safe for 120-240 volt use, been around for many decades. There is a very common type of plug that attaches quickly and effortlessly to zip-cord lamp cord by piercing the insulation of the cord.

[ENDER_ELSA_]

i need these big time!
and i have saw these sold before
they make it easier to wire new items
i used to use them but different form

[DonnieBodacious]

Cool if low voltage under 16v or maybe if your splicing in the engine bay somewhere.

[domvasta]

This is fine as long as you're not drawing more current than the connector is rater for, probably fine for anything under 3amps

[UKsystems]

I believe these were probably invented for some kind of lighting system where you would have two wires running the length of a long warehouse or something and you hung bulbs from or something. There must be some reason they are designed in this way but I’m not entirely sure.

[urbexingTss]

soldering is always the best method for connections

[bobowon]

This would be fine for low voltage stuff or something like speakers. People be acting like every possible wire is 120 volts

[saeed]

Such connectors are more important for NOT VOIDING A MANUFACTURER WARANT. More practical in automotive industry.

[carlbModels]

Actually more danger catching fire with low voltage, as will be higher current. Higher voltage more risk of fatal shock.

[JimMedcraft]

If your not afraid of electricity, you dont know enough.

[EzMarK]

I think the change surface Is quite too small, so with a lightbulb no prob, but if the load Is more the junction Will overheat