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Tan wire nuts9/20/2023 Wire connectors are used to connect two or more wires together. Connector colors and sizes are are not the same within the industry, but they are similar to IDEAL’s connectors. IDEAL Industries provides information on their wire connectors including connector color coding that indicates size. IDEAL Industries first wire connector was called wire- nut®, and had become the trade name for any twist- on wire connector. If the wires in a junction box with push- in connectors need to be modified, the wires in these connectors will probably need to be cut and reconnected with twist- on connectors. Never use push- in connectors in an electrical junction box. Light fixtures use 18 AWG wires which are easy to remove from these connectors by pulling and twisting the wires. They should only be used in light fixtures. It is very easy to connect wires into push- in connectors, but are a major pain to disconnect. Another size connector may be needed to make a proper connection. If it does not stop twisting or if a wire comes loose when pulling in step 6, undo the connection and start over again. The connector should stop twisting after step 5. Lightly pull on each wire to ensure the wires are secured inside of the connector.Insert wires into connector and screw on clockwise until the connector stops twisting.Lead stranded wire(s) beyond the solid wire(s) by about 1/16 inch(1.6mm). Strip about ¾ to 1 inch for more than two wires. Strip wires, usually about ½ inch for two wires.The image to the right is of garage door opener wiring connected with telephone wire butt splice connector. A pliers or crimper can be used to squeeze the top and bottom of the connector together to make the connections. These wires are stripped (or not, see instructions) and inserted into the connectors. The image to the right is a data and butt splice connector that can connect up to three wires. Butt splice connectors are used to connect two or more wires together. These wires are used for telephone, computer data, and garage door opener wiring and are to be used for low voltage only. The wide range of this compact connector can replace a standard gray, blue, orange, or yellow twist-on connector as well as a yellow winged connector.The Twister® Pro Wire Connector offers the widest range red/tan connector in the Industry, from as low as 2 #18 gauge wires to as high as 4 #10 gauge wires, while also featuring a patented over-molded grip for the ultimate in installation comfort.Data and phone wires are very small in diameter at 22 to 24 AWG. Additionally, The Twister® can easily be removed for repeat use on the same size or larger wire combinations.The small profile of the Twister® LT makes it the perfect connector for recessed lighting applications, receptacles, and GFCIs. The tough, flame-retardant shell withstands the most rugged environmental extremes while the deep skirt provides maximum dielectric strength. The copolymer shell expands for smooth, progressive tightening ensuring dependable connections.The Twister® also features a hexagonal top with a ribbed cap for fast fingertip starts as well as nut driver installation. With swept wings and an expanding, live-action spring, the Twister® supports a wide range of common wiring configurations with comfort and ease, even on the toughest combinations like solid-to-stranded. These superior wire connectors are designed from top to bottom with features to provide more comfort and less fatigue to professional electricians. More comfort, less fatigue.Twister® Wire Connectors have earned a solid reputation as the most technically advanced wire connector available.
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