Compression connectors and protective covers

An electrical compression connector for connecting a plurality of conductors, the compression connector comprising:

• a connector body of compressible material adapted to be inserted into a crimping tool having two opposed die surfaces for the compression of the connector body, the connector body having a first conductor portion and a second conductor portion;
• wherein the first conductor portion comprises a pair of side walls comprising a first side wall and a second side wall, the pair of side walls joined by a bottom wall, and a first conductor opening between the pair of side walls and the bottom wall and at least one insulation piercing member;
• and
• wherein the second conductor portion comprises at least one second conductor opening extending along at least one of the side walls of the connector body, and wherein a distal end portion of each of the pair of side walls is adapted to pierce an insulation covering the first conductor when force is applied by the crimping tool to the connector body.

An electrical compression connector for connecting a plurality of conductors, the compression connector comprising:

• a connector body of compressible material adapted to be inserted into a crimping tool having two opposed die surfaces for the compression of the connector body, the connector body having a first conductor portion and a second conductor portion;
• wherein the first conductor portion includes a pair of side walls each having a first portion having a first thickness and a second portion having a second thickness different than the first thickness and joined by a bottom wall, and a first conductor opening between the pair of side walls and the bottom wall;
• and
• wherein the second conductor portion includes at least one second conductor opening, wherein the first portion is thicker than the second portion and wherein the second portion comprises a distal end portion.