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    Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Splices, Connectors, and Taps. Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps.
    Image of Specification. Tap/Main. Front orientation. Insulation-Piercing Connection. Wire Tap Splice, Wire Tap, Sold Individually, Tap/Main Wire Connection.
    Image of Specification. Pigtail. Front orientation. Insulation-Piercing Connection. Wire Tap Splice, Wire Tap, Sold Individually, Pigtail Wire Connection, Tap/Main Wire Connection, Inline Wire Connection.

    Tap/Main

    Pigtail

    Image of Specification. Inline. Front orientation. Insulation-Piercing Connection. Wire Tap Splice, Wire Tap, Sold Individually, Pigtail Wire Connection, Tap/Main Wire Connection, Inline Wire Connection.
    Image of Specification. Double Run. Front orientation. Insulation-Piercing Connection. Wire Tap Splice, Wire Tap, Sold Individually, Double-Run Wire Connection, Pigtail Wire Connection, Tap/Main Wire Connection, Inline Wire Connection.

    Inline

    Double

    Run

    Add a new branch to your circuit the quick way—no need for a new power source or a wire stripper. These taps bite through insulation to draw power from an installed main wire to new tap wires. Slide in the unstripped main and tap lines, then close the tap and squeeze it with a crimper for a secure connection.
    For Wire
    For Tap
    Wire
    Insulation
    Ga.
    Construction
    Ga.
    Construction
    Wire Connection Position
    Color
    Material
    Terminal
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Voltage
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    22 to 18
    18
    Stranded
    Solid
    22 to 18
    18
    Stranded
    Solid
    Tap/Main, Pigtail, InlineRedPolypropylene
    Tin-Plated Brass220600V AC
    600V DC
    UL Listed
    UL 94 V-0
    500000000000000
    22 to 16
    22 to 16
    Stranded
    Solid
    22 to 16
    22 to 16
    Stranded
    Solid
    Tap/MainRedPolypropylene
    Tin-Plated Brass220600V ACCSA Certified, UL Listed
    UL 94 V-2
    25000000000000
    18 to 14
    18 to 14
    Stranded
    Solid
    22 to 18
    22 to 18
    Stranded
    Solid
    Tap/Main, Pigtail, Inline, Double RunRedPolypropylene
    Tin-Plated Brass19032V AC
    32V DC
    2500000000000
    18 to 14
    18 to 14
    Stranded
    Solid
    18 to 14
    18 to 14
    Stranded
    Solid
    Tap/Main, Pigtail, Inline, Double RunWhitePolypropylene
    Tin-Plated Brass19032V AC
    32V DC
    2500000000000
    18 to 14
    16
    Stranded
    Solid
    18 to 14
    16
    Stranded
    Solid
    Tap/Main, Pigtail, InlineBluePolypropylene
    Tin-Plated Brass220600V AC
    600V DC
    UL Listed
    UL 94 V-0
    50000000000000
    12 to 10Stranded
    12 to 10Stranded
    Tap/Main, Pigtail, InlineYellowPolypropylene
    Tin-Plated Brass220600V AC
    600V DC
    UL Listed
    UL 94 V-0
    50000000000000
    12 to 10
    12
    Stranded
    Solid
    12 to 10
    12
    Stranded
    Solid
    Tap/Main, Pigtail, Inline, Double RunYellowPolypropylene
    Tin-Plated Brass190600V AC
    600V DC
    UL Listed
    25000000000000
    12 to 10
    12 to 10
    Stranded
    Solid
    18 to 14
    18 to 14
    Stranded
    Solid
    Tap/MainBrownPolypropylene
    Tin-Plated Brass220600V ACCSA Certified, UL Listed
    UL 94 V-2
    25000000000000

    Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps for Quick-Disconnect Terminals

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Splices, Connectors, and Taps. Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps for Quick-Disconnect Terminals.
    Image of Specification. T-Tap. Front orientation. Insulation-Piercing Connection. Wire Tap, Sold Individually, Wire Tap Splice, T-Tap Wire Connection.

    T-Tap

    Cut and restore your tapped connection without rewiring. Instead of connecting to a bare tap line, these taps lock onto wires with quick-disconnect terminals on the end. First, insert your main line into the tap (no need to strip the wire first). Next, squeeze the tap with a crimper so it bites through the insulation for a secure connection. Crimp a quick-disconnect terminal (sold separately) onto your tap wire, then pop it in and out of the tap as often as you need.
    For Quick
    Disconnect
    Insulation
    For Wire
    Ga.
    Tab
    Wd.
    Tab
    Thk.
    Gender
    Wire Connection
    Position
    Color
    Material
    Terminal
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Certification
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    22 to 180.25"0.032"MaleT-TapRedNylon
    Tin-Plated Brass220600CSA Certified, UL Listed
    2500000000000000
    18 to 140.25"0.032"MaleT-TapBlueNylon
    Tin-Plated Brass220600CSA Certified, UL Listed
    250000000000000
    12
    0.25"0.032"MaleT-TapYellowNylon
    Tin-Plated Brass220600CSA Certified, UL Listed
    250000000000000

    Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps for Snap-Plug Terminals

    Image of Product. Parallel Tap. Front orientation. Wire Splices, Connectors, and Taps. Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps for Snap-Plug Terminals, Parallel Tap.
    Image of Product. Snap Plug. Front orientation. Wire Splices, Connectors, and Taps. Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps for Snap-Plug Terminals, Snap Plugs.
    Image of Specification. Tap/Main. Front orientation. Insulation-Piercing Connection. Wire Tap, Sold Individually, Wire Tap Splice, Tap/Main Wire Connection.

    Parallel Tap

    Snap Plug

    Tap/Main

    Break and restore your tapped connection without rewiring. Instead of connecting to a bare tap line, these taps lock onto wires with snap-plug terminals on the end. First, insert your main line into the tap (no need to strip the wire first). Next, squeeze the tap with a crimper so it bites through the insulation for a secure connection. Crimp a snap plug (sold separately) onto your tap wire, then pop it in and out of the tap as often as you need.
    For Wire
    Insulation
    Ga.
    Construction
    Wire Connection
    Position
    Plug
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Color
    Material
    Terminal
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Parallel Tap
    18 to 14Solid, Stranded
    Tap/MainBlackPolypropylene
    Tin-Plated Copper1903210000000000000
     
    Male Snap-Plug Terminal
    16 to 14Solid, Stranded
    0.156"0.93"BlueNylon
    Tin-Plated Copper220Not Rated100000000000
     

    Moisture-Resistant Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Splices, Connectors, and Taps. Moisture-Resistant Insulation-Piercing Wire Taps.
    Image of Specification. Tap/Main. Front orientation. Insulation-Piercing Connection. Wire Tap, Wire Tap Splice, Sold Individually, Tap/Main Wire Connection.

    Tap/Main

    Unlike other wire taps, a gel filler repels moisture to keep your connection dry and conductive. These taps bite through insulation to draw power from an installed main wire to a new tap wire. No need to cut or strip your wire—slide in the main and tap lines, then close the tap and squeeze it with a crimper for a secure connection.
    For Wire
    For Tap
    Wire
    Insulation
    Ga.
    Construction
    Ga.
    Construction
    Wire Connection
    Position
    Max.
    OD
    Color
    Material
    Terminal
    Material
    Filler
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Certification
    Flammability
    Rating
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    26 to 19Solid
    26 to 19Solid
    Tap/Main0.08"Blue/ClearPolypropylene
    Tin-Plated CopperGel28530500000000000000
    18 to 14
    18 to 16
    Stranded
    Solid
    18 to 14
    18 to 16
    Stranded
    Solid
    Tap/Main0.145"BluePolypropylene
    Tin-Plated BrassGel190600CSA Certified, UL Listed
    UL 94 V-2
    10000000000000

    Moisture-Resistant Insulation-Piercing Wire Connectors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Splices, Connectors, and Taps. Moisture-Resistant Insulation-Piercing Wire Connectors, Style B.

    Style B

    The choice for outdoor electrical panels, HVAC systems, and anywhere you're concerned about moisture. A gel filler repels moisture to keep your wires dry and conductive.
    These connectors bite through insulation, so you save time and avoid damage from a wire stripper. For the most dependable connection, use a crimping tool to squeeze connectors onto your wire.
    Wire Connectors
    Slip-Joint
    Pliers
    For Wire
    Insulation
    Style
    No.
    of
    Ga.
    Construction
    Max.
    OD
    Color
    Material
    Terminal
    Material
    Filler
    Material
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Certification
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    B2, 322 to 14Solid, Stranded
    0.15"Blue/WhiteNylon
    Tin-Plated BrassGel220600CSA Certified, UL Listed
    100000000000000000000000000
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