Simple Wiring Check

[RaceMedic]

Sorry for the stupid question but I just want to make sure as this is my first time using the vampire plugs.

I FULLY understand which wire goes where as far as on the SPT2 wire and know that you can add a female plug mid-line.

Is there any reason why you can't have two female plugs on the same line ?!

From the diagram below I have a 3 sectional window. Each section has 2 strands of wire for white and red. I was going to add female plugs in 2 different locations, 2 on each line to power the vertical pieces.

These are also all LED C9s.

Thank-you, as always, for your time in helping a newbie !

Dave


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[JBullard]

Since your wire only has two ends, one for male and the other for female, you need to use an inline female socket, perhaps located as close as possible to the end of line female.

I use a lot of inline females for similar applications

[jimswinder]

JBullard wrote:

Since your wire only has two ends, one for male and the other for female, you need to use an inline female socket, perhaps located as close as possible to the end of line female.

I use a lot of inline females for similar applications

I don't know why you would need it "located as close as possible to the end of line female". I made one that had the female plugs several feet apart. And though they do make "in-line" female plugs, you can make your own out of regular female plugs...just "snip" a notch at the opposite end of the plug where there is already a notch for the wire to pass thru.

here is a "How To"

http://www.johnsonschristmascorner.com/Cords.html

[George Simmons]

JBullard wrote:

I use a lot of inline females for similar applications

So do I. I use them for one-cord connecting of non-chasing colors across 18 mini trees, I run one down the center of the yard for strobes, solid colors, stuff like that... I have a six-line master cable for the spinners across both yards with inline plugs approximately where each spinner is going to be located. Lots of uses for them...

Dave - just MAKE SURE you keep your polarity straight.

[RaceMedic]

George Simmons wrote:

Dave - just MAKE SURE you keep your polarity straight.

Even when I am attaching my ends to my custom length light strings I double check the teeth locations.

I actually found a male plug where the wider plug was opposite to EVERY other plug I had used so far. I always check where the teeth are ... better to be slower and do it right !

Thanks folks !

Dave

[JBullard]

jimswinder wrote:

JBullard wrote:

Since your wire only has two ends, one for male and the other for female, you need to use an inline female socket, perhaps located as close as possible to the end of line female.

I use a lot of inline females for similar applications

I don't know why you would need it "located as close as possible to the end of line female". I made one that had the female plugs several feet apart. And though they do make "in-line" female plugs, you can make your own out of regular female plugs...just "snip" a notch at the opposite end of the plug where there is already a notch for the wire to pass thru.

Jim,

His diagram showed them real close together, hence my statement.

And yes, I've been making my own inlines for many years, and using them anywhere on the cord I wanted to or needed them, sometimes five or more inlines on the same cord.