Ready to install in panel boxes, switches, outlets, and other devices, these cords come with a spade terminal already attached to one end. No need to remove your mounting screw to install—just loosen it, slide the spade terminal in, then tighten the screw. These cords are made of stranded wire, which is more flexible than solid wire. They’re pliable enough to be pulled around corners and maneuvered in tight spaces.

Cords with wire leads carry a charge between electrical components, such as from a splice to screw terminal. They’re also known as non-grounding pigtails.

Cords with a ring terminal are also known as grounding pigtails because they create a grounding connection when you fasten the screw into a metal surface, such as the inside of a junction box.

These terminals are connected to a single-conductor wire lead. The terminal connection tab is completely covered with insulation, leaving no metal exposed when mated. They slide together and pull apart with ease, so they are convenient for applications that require frequent connections. Use a crimper (not included) to install wire.