Wire Splice Connector Types

Additional closed end wire caps and underground wire splice kits are available as well.

Wire splice connector types.

Butt splice connectors create a straight splice. The ends of a stripped wire are inserted into the openings on the connector so that the wire ends butt against each other inside the splice. Wire connectors are ul listed fasteners used to make a tight low impedance connection between two or more electrical wires in an electrical box. No crimping or wire stripping needed this assortment includes twist on wire connectors and insulation piercing wire taps.

By law wire splices connections between two or more electrical wires must be made with approved electrical connectors. Instead we use special approved connectors. Utilitech 18 count butt splice wire connectors. The splice is then secure in place on the wire.

While our wide selection of wire terminals ensures you have just the right connection. The most common types of approved connectors are twist on plastic caps commonly known by the brand name wire nuts and the relative newcomers push in connectors. Butt splice connectors are used to lengthen change or repair an electrical circuit with a straight splice. Other types of electrical wire splices wire connectors.

Electrical wires in a building are sometimes joined without twisting wires together. C tap compression connectors are used for electrical pigtailing and two way splicing. The durable polypropylene shell expands for progressive tightening a feature that ensures dependable connections. Fork terminals can be quickly connected and removed from screw type connections.

Quick splices and tap wire connectors allow you to make a fast and reliable connection between a new wire and existing wire. Item 123065 model gbx tk ut. Alumiconn amp coplaum and other crimp connectors romex splice kits wago wall nuts allumiconn connector for aluminum wiring repair. Made of flame retardant materials wire connectors prevent wires from contacting other wires or exposed metal surfaces which could cause a dangerous fault or short circuit.

Wire connectors join wires to equipment connect two sections of wire and allow wires to be disconnected quickly.