rhino Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Found the article at planetchristmas about "How do I..." on leaping arches (http://www.planetchristmas.com/LeapingArches.htm), and it indicates that "lamp cord and vampire plugs work fine."What are "vampire plugs"? And where do I find them?I didn't see anything labeled "vampire plugs" at Home Depot. And the plugs there are expensive ($3 per female end).Help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hvasta Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Easiest explaination.. vampire plugs are the type you place the wire into a groove on the back, then slide a "squeezer" along the edge, which pushes the wire into two metal point which pierce the wire.. . Just Google "Vampire Plugs", you'll see a bunch of pix of them.. an example: http://www.noveltylights.com/SPT-2-Male-Vampire-Plugs-Green.html Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shfr26 Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Home depot 14-331 and 14-330 parts number. type it in the "search" and they will pop up. They have the best price I could find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 shfr26 wrote: Home depot 14-331 and 14-330 parts number. type it in the "search" and they will pop up. They have the best price I could find.FemaleMale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eschlomach Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 The males are sold out. Does anyone know the next cheapest place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james campbell Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 eschlomach wrote: The males are sold out. Does anyone know the next cheapest place?http://www.christmaslightshow.com/Spt2-Wire-Plugs-and-Sockets-for-Christmas-outdoor-decorations.htmlI got mine from cls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 rhino wrote:Found the article at planetchristmas about "How do I..." on leaping arches (http://www.planetchristmas.com/LeapingArches.htm), and it indicates that "lamp cord and vampire plugs work fine." What are "vampire plugs"? And where do I find them? I didn't see anything labeled "vampire plugs" at Home Depot. And the plugs there are expensive ($3 per female end). Help?http://www.highcountrylights.com/glossary/Glossary-1/V/Vampire-Plug-46/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 eschlomach wrote:The males are sold out. Does anyone know the next cheapest place?http://www.holidaytechnologies.com/catalog/product.php?id_product=33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 eschlomach wrote: The males are sold out. Does anyone know the next cheapest place?Got mine here at almost the same price per plug:Maleshttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=233&idcategory=40Femaleshttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=234&idcategory=40Female in-linehttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=232&idcategory=40Free shipping with $25 order. Got mine in a couple days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Surfing4Dough wrote:eschlomach wrote: The males are sold out. Does anyone know the next cheapest place?Got mine here at almost the same price per plug:Maleshttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=233&idcategory=40Femaleshttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=234&idcategory=40Female in-linehttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=232&idcategory=40Free shipping with $25 order. Got mine in a couple days. Excellent post! I'll have to add this one to the accessories web list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james campbell Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Surfing4Dough wrote: eschlomach wrote: The males are sold out. Does anyone know the next cheapest place?Got mine here at almost the same price per plug:Maleshttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=233&idcategory=40Femaleshttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=234&idcategory=40Female in-linehttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=232&idcategory=40Free shipping with $25 order. Got mine in a couple days.are those for spt-1 or spt 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 james campbell wrote: Surfing4Dough wrote: eschlomach wrote: The males are sold out. Does anyone know the next cheapest place?Got mine here at almost the same price per plug:Maleshttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=233&idcategory=40Femaleshttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=234&idcategory=40Female in-linehttp://www.landmarklightingkc.com/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=232&idcategory=40Free shipping with $25 order. Got mine in a couple days.are those for spt-1 or spt 2?Exact same SKU as the ones through Home Depot, which those are said to be SPT 1.14-330 Male14-331 Female Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 All,Thanks for your help. I now have the vampire plug thingy down. Now wrapping the arches. Woo-hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 rhino wrote: All,Thanks for your help. I now have the vampire plug thingy down. Now wrapping the arches. Woo-hoo!Make sure you have considered this technique for arches:Sleeves like this are much easier to build, work with, repair, and store. Many now prefer this route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Surfing4Dough wrote: Make sure you have considered this technique for arches:http://forums.planetchristmas.com/index.php?/topic/36022-easy-way-to-make-arches/http://forums.planetchristmas.com/index.php?/topic/39012-arch-sleeves/Sleeves like this are much easier to build, work with, repair, and store. Many now prefer this route.Ah, great! Leave it to me to do it the hard way. I'm already too far into my arches to change now. Darnit. But, thanks for the link -- I need all the help I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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