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those little rubber boot things... like, the ones with a hole in the back that slide over a wire in the center and then the bigger opening slides over a small light housing? It is like a mini shifter boot, but for electrical wiring?

Anyone know what those are called?

I've found terminal covers, boot covers, shifter boots, all sorts of things while searching but I have not hit on the right terminology yet.

Anyone know what they are called? I am trying to buy some.

I bought a vintage automotive light, was checking it out, pulled the old rubber one off of the back of the light to look at something, I was putting it back on and it disintegrated... cuz, old stuff is fun and all that.

Thanks, hopefully someone knows what I am talking about.

-Woogeroo

Have your tried grommet?
Although Jim Carter calls them Wiring Loom Rubber Plugs


Maybe "boot".
Give WayTek Wire a try.

Wire Boot is what they are called

sometimes cable boot

Thanks for the replies folks.

yeah I looked for grommet, those are generally too big and are for like, firewall holes and things.

search terms:

wire boot

Brake light rubber boot

Tail light rubber boot

light socket boot


These terms seem to be getting more relevant results.

-Woog

This may or may not help but it's a good Tech Tip in our Legacy "Room" ... Electrical Terms and Definitions -- a refresher! "Electrical Talk" by Jerry (Hot Rod Lincoln).


Before we get started into troubleshooting and adjusting tips, let's review a few terms so we're all on the same page in the hymnal, so to speak! An electrical circuit can't be seen in operation so we must use a standard set of definitions to describe what's going on. It's very simple to dismantle an engine or transmission and see what's happening with the pistons, valves, gears, etc., but that just can't be done with electrons. Let's begin with some basic definitions and apply them to something that's easy for an electrical novice to understand, a plumbing system. Bear with me if you're familiar with all these terms because I'm sure a few of us could use a refresher course.