Kwik-Wire connector

[Deleted member 9648]

Anyone see the K9 kwik-wire connector in this months PE mag? It's like a T shaped clamp and you just clamp it over the flexes and shut it down to create a T joint.It pierces the insulation to connect to the cores.....Unless I'm having a blonde moment though how can you be sure it is connecting the right cores on a 3c flex?

 

[telectrix]

sounds like scotch locks.

 

[davethsparky]

Yeah ive seen it, it is indeed a grown up version of the scotch-loc.

For those who aren't familliar with the scotch-loc it is a a tap-off connector available for automotive electrics which has been setting fire to peoples cars for many years now. I got quite scared when I saw it in that magazine.

 

[telectrix]

think they've been banned in the auto industry. worse than choc blocks.

 

[davethsparky]

Sadly they are still widely available. Halfords will sell you all the scotch locs you could possibly need.

 

[RWJ]

They sent us a sample...... Wasn't too impressed to be honest!

 

[amo]

I don't see how they can work properly. making a connection that you can't even see to make sure it's properly connected is just asking for something to go wrong

 

[Geordie Spark]

think they've been banned in the auto industry. worse than choc blocks.

Spawn of the devil they are.

 

[Guest111]

Scotch locks were not banned in auto electrical BUT quite a few insurers can be funny about paying out if an electrical fire on the car comes down to scotchlocks.

 

[NJG28]

Seen the K9 advertised and sent off for a sample. Unlike line/wago connectors, these are not re-useable i.e. once you snap it shut it can only be forced open and will not shut properly again. Also there is no visible indication that a good connection has been made - again unlike line/wago. each K9 only connects a single core - Not sure what the point of them is TBH