IDC connectors are not reusable. Once an IDC connector is inserted into a cable, it cannot be removed and reused. This is because the IDC connector permanently deforms the cable, meaning that it cannot be inserted into another cable.
Yes, terminals can be crimped or soldered. The best connection is made by soldering, but it is not always practical. When soldering is not an option, crimping is the next best thing.
No, you cannot crimp twin and earth.
The IDC connector is a type of electrical connector that is used to join flat ribbon cables together. The IDC connector consists of two parts: the housing and the pin. The housing is made of plastic and has a slot in it that the pin fits into. The pin is made of metal and has a sharp point on the end that penetrates the insulation on the ribbon cable. The pin also has a barb on the side that locks it into the housing.
4.9/5
Made in germany
WAGO - accessories
WAGO - controls
$234
Update as of 6/24/17: The greatest wire nut replacement ever created. The wide levers lock down firmly and are simple to operate. The most effective connector I've ever seen for connecting solid and braided wire as well as wires of various widths. I've used 100 of these so far without experiencing a failure. The WAGO lever nuts never come off like wire nuts do!When I was a child, my late father and I spent weekends wiring garages and additions for friends and neighbors. He showed me how to wire, went through a ton of wire nuts with me, advised me to only purchase metal insert wire nuts that are UL rated, and demonstrated to me how to use lineman pliers to twist wires and wire nuts tightly. He would have loved these Wago Lever-Nuts, which are a fantastic invention for anyone who want to ensure they have a strong wire connection in a matter of seconds without having to spend time fiddling with traditional wire nuts. Despite being more expensive, these are great for weekend projects but won't substitute wire nuts for a professional electrician.I recently used another model of Wago Lever-Nuts (the 222's) included in a Ring Pro camera set before purchasing 100 of these from Amazon. Wago push-in connectors are fine but have certain limitations because they are difficult to disassemble and remove wires from. Wider levers and transparent plastic are two big advantages of the Wago 221 over the earlier Wago 222, which is why the Lever-Nuts are an incredible enhancement.The levers on these 221s, as I just indicated, are a LOT broader than the levers on the 222s, which is fortunate because the tiny 222 levers are difficult to grasp and sometimes snap back violently. A direct impact from a 222 lever popping back swiftly almost cost me a fingernail. When you don't get the 222s' little levers locked in the open position, man, they can pack a punch.Pro: - Reusable - simply raise the levers to remove - FAR better than wire nuts for varied diameter wires. - Extremely strong grip on wires, even when the wire sizes vary greatly. With these 221 Lever Nuts - CLEAR, you can clearly verify your connection. Previously, I would solder a 12 gauge solid wire and an 18 gauge stranded lamp wire together before screwing on a wire nut.Con: - Price - significantly more expensive than wire nuts, but with the Wago 222 Lever-Nuts, I KNOW I have an unbreakable wire connection.It's uncommon for anything this new to emerge and be such a significant improvement over the state of the art technology, but I really enjoy this device.
4.9/5
Wago - Controls
Wago - Accessories
$234
To begin with, I didn't receive these for free in exchange for my review; I had to pay for them myself. I also have no affiliation with the company that makes WAGOs or any of their subsidiaries. Just so you know I'm not a bot or a shill, I'll be copying and pasting this review onto the other sizes WAGO connection pages. Simply put, I appreciate solid, high-quality hardware.I've been utilizing the two, three, and five conductor WAGO connectors I got a lot around the house and for tasks for work. They are really simple to use, I don't have to remember which color nut corresponds with which AWG, and most importantly, they pack very neatly in switch/junction boxes in addition to providing a good, robust connection. I detest struggling to cram wire nuts into junction boxes, especially given that many of the more recent electronic switches are significantly larger than the older toggle switches. They also make it simple to take out and replace wiring.Many electricians in the United States dismiss these connectors, comparing them to other push-in connectors that are less dependable or to switchback slots. I've done a lot of electrical and electronic work both individually and professionally over the past 20 years, but despite the fact that I'm not an electrician, I am certain that I can spot a secure connection because I am well-versed in the National Electrical Code and National Fire Codes. Additionally, I do not want my home to burn down. These are NEC compliant and UL, ABS, and CSA listed. Additionally, I have worked with electronic safety and use certifications in the EU, Australia, and New Zealand. They test and hold themselves to considerably higher standards than we do, and WAGOs have been approved and in use in both fields for many years.Two warnings:1) Verify that the wire is correctly placed and that the locking lever is fully seated. The connection can be checked with a multimeter using the tiny probe ports because the casing is clear and the wires are visible.2) Be careful to purchase real WAGOs rather than imitations since many knockoffs are appearing on eBay and other online marketplaces.
4.9/5
Minimize space consumption in the junction box by 40% compared to 222 Series
Operate comfortably and with lower operating forces by using familiar orange levers
Connect any combination of solid, stranded, and flexible copper wires faster and more reliably
Bag of 10 with instructions card.
Visually inspect for proper strip length and complete wire insertion through its transparent housing
$234
These connectors are far better for do-it-yourself electrical projects (their extra cost means nothing in the DIY environment). 2, 3, and 5 connections are the three sizes that are offered. It's amazing how they combine solid and stranded wire in a variety of wire gauges from 24 to 12. Additionally, they can handle 20 amps at 300 vac. The wire is slipped into the hole after raising the orange lever. The lever then descended once more. The ability of the linked wires to be tucked out of the way without the connection coming undone is a very minor but crucial feature of these connections. By doing so, a very serious issue with wire-nut connections is avoided (especially with 3 ore more wires being connected). I've used these tiny connectors to make numerous connections in constrained spaces, and the wires tuck in extremely neatly. Additionally, they come in handy for joining stranded and solid wires (e.g. wiring a smart switch to Romex wire - see image).
4.9/5
$234
To begin with, I didn't receive these for free in exchange for my review; I had to pay for them myself. I also have no affiliation with the company that makes WAGOs or any of their subsidiaries. Just so you know I'm not a bot or a shill, I'll be copying and pasting this review onto the other sizes WAGO connection pages. Simply put, I appreciate solid, high-quality hardware.I've been utilizing the two, three, and five conductor WAGO connectors I got a lot around the house and for tasks for work. They are really simple to use, I don't have to remember which color nut corresponds with which AWG, and most importantly, they pack very neatly in switch/junction boxes in addition to providing a good, robust connection. I detest struggling to cram wire nuts into junction boxes, especially given that many of the more recent electronic switches are significantly larger than the older toggle switches. They also make it simple to take out and replace wiring.Many electricians in the United States dismiss these connectors, comparing them to other push-in connectors that are less dependable or to switchback slots. I've done a lot of electrical and electronic work both individually and professionally over the past 20 years, but despite the fact that I'm not an electrician, I am certain that I can spot a secure connection because I am well-versed in the National Electrical Code and National Fire Codes. Additionally, I do not want my home to burn down. These are NEC compliant and UL, ABS, and CSA listed. Additionally, I have worked with electronic safety and use certifications in the EU, Australia, and New Zealand. They test and hold themselves to considerably higher standards than we do, and WAGOs have been approved and in use in both fields for many years.Two warnings:1) Verify that the wire is correctly placed and that the locking lever is fully seated. The connection can be checked with a multimeter using the tiny probe ports because the casing is clear and the wires are visible.2) Be careful to purchase real WAGOs rather than imitations since many knockoffs are appearing on eBay and other online marketplaces.
4.8/5
Visually inspect for proper strip length and complete wire insertion through its transparent housing
Connect any combination of solid, stranded, and flexible copper wires faster and more reliably
Minimize space consumption in the junction box by 40% compared to 222 Series
Operate comfortably and with lower operating forces by using familiar orange levers
$234
I'm building out a portion of my unfinished basement myself, so it will be finished gradually. Before the basement build-out is finished, I have to wire in a few new circuits that must be operational. Without this kind of attachment, I would have to take out the current wire nuts in order to add any additional branches as I advanced through the phases. In order to do this correctly, it might be necessary to properly integrate the new connection back in by disassembling an existing connection. While this is fine from the perspective of the code, it is undoubtedly less convenient and more difficult. By using these connectors, you can add new leads to existing busses almost as if you had already activated the busses. Now you can gradually add the new branches without affecting the relationships from the beginning. They aren't cheap, especially when compared to traditional wire nuts, but their applicability in a case like mine where there are incremental branch additions makes them more than worth the cost.
4.7/5
For use with stranded wire
$234
These were utilized by me to equip a car with a remote starter. The blue and red ones I used for smaller gauge wires, such as ignition, parking light, and door pin wires, while the huge yellow one I used to tap a larger Power wire 10 or 12guage to feed Power to the RS worked perfectly. They do pierce the wires well, and they are less forceful than "fold-over" style taps. Except for the data connection between the RS and the SKIM module, all connections were successful. In the end, I removed the tap and opted to connect copper to copper using the conventional "poke and wrap" method. Although the posi-tap gave a strong connection (I checked for continuity), I believe the data connection did not like the different metal for some reason. Other than that, the posi-taps appear to function effectively and are simple to use. Given the design, I don't believe they will unscrew over time, although a little tape wrapping won't harm. It would be convenient if they offered the current/amperage ratings for each size. These are a touch pricy but a good option to have in the toolbox if you're looking for something that won't damage anything.
4.7/5
USA
$234
It works perfectly. Much more practical than soldering and stripping. I connected some low-voltage audio cords in my car using it.One point. This is for around 18 to 22 AWG cables. Since the electrical contact gap in this cable holder is designed for a thicker wire, cables smaller than 22 AWG may not be sufficiently penetrated for conductivity. For my thinner wires, I used the Scotchlok with both cables in the *same* side of the lock after physically stripping both cables and twisting the copper together. Even if I move the two wires around, I still obtain a strong electrical connection because the lock keeps them together at the point of contact. When used in this manner, the lock also offered a largely mechanical grip (I tested by gently tugging on the contact, but I didn't pull too hard either.)
4.6/5
USA
$234
These wire nuts work great for the electrical work I was performing. The collection includes all of the common wire gauge sizes, and the various colours make it easy to distinguish between the sizes. This wire nut kit has all of the sizes you are likely to encounter and they appear to be very well constructed, so if you are anything like me and do a lot of electrical work around your house, I would highly recommend purchasing it.
4.4/5
Cone-shaped springs pull wires into connectors
EFIXTK Brand new quality,packed in retail thick organizer plastic box
Great for connect wires without soldering!No electrical tape needed! No tools necessary
EFIXTK wire nuts CONTAINS VARIOUS GUAGE CONNECTORS,Grey - Min. 2x#22 Max. 2x#16 (40 pc), Blue - Min. 2x#22 Max. 3x#16 (40 pc) Orange - Min. 1x#18/1x#20 Max. 4x#16/1x#20 (50 pc), Yellow - Min. 2x#18 Max. 4x#14/1x#18 (18 pc) Red - Min 2x#14 Max. 2x#10/2x#12 (10pc)
Pre-twisting wires is not required
$234
Recently, I went to my toolbox in search of a wire connecting screw for my electric dog fence but found none there! This listing appeared after a brief search on Amazon.It almost exactly matched the description and photographs when it arrived. Despite some of the larger caps and colors being mixed in with the smaller ones, all the colors and sizes were present. The huge ones are too big to fit in one tray, I learned when I tried to satisfy the ordered part of my brain by placing all of the like-colors in their appropriate trays. I don't mind at all. Instead of leaving them out of the package altogether, I would prefer some of the largest sizes to coexist in the trays alongside the smallest sizes.The wire screws work well so far and are simple/easy to use. It's convenient to have the tray to store them in and the range of sizes. I am content with them!
4.1/5
Sized to work with solid or stranded wire in sizes 18 to 16 AWG and with stranded wire in size 14 AWG
Element is constructed of brass to conduct electricity well and plated in tin to prevent corrosion
Wiring for vehicles such as cars, boats and RVs can use this connectors, as well as wiring for control circuits, fixtures, appliances and signal and PA systems
Works well in temperatures up to 167 degrees F (75 degrees C)
Easily shows the appropriate wire size via its color
Use this blue connector without cutting to electrically join a tap in the middle of a length of wire while adding insulation
$234
Purchased these to replace older LED lighting and steer clear of the subpar plastic needle-like connectors that constantly deteriorate and fail. If you can get the wire into them, they appear to operate quite well. It was difficult to find 16g landscape lighting wire that would fit in the holes, though. Even the one I found needs to have a small amount removed in order for it to fit, and the splice line needs to be forced into the groove using needlenose pliers. The waterproofing liquid that is within the connectors goes all over your hands and tools, but I can't really fault the connector for that because that is just how it is. Anyhow, I'm hoping these hold up. I would like to make a suggestion to 3M: why not create a version of these particularly for 14/16g landscape lighting wire that can support the (much) thicker insulation? You could earn a fortune for the low voltage lighting sector if you made them dark brown or black to mix in with groundcover!
There are three types of connectors: 1. Male connectors have pins that protrude from the connector body. They are used to connect to female connectors, which have corresponding holes that the pins fit into. 2. Female connectors have holes that accept pins. They are used to connect to male connectors, which have corresponding pins that fit into the holes. 3. Genderless connectors have either pins or holes, but not both. They are used to connect two cables without the need for a gender-specific connector.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. IEC standards cover a vast range of technologies from power generation, transmission and distribution to home appliances and office equipment, semiconductors, fibre optics, batteries, solar energy, medical devices and much more. The IEC is the world's leading electrical standards organization. IEC standards ensure that electrical products and systems work safely and reliably anywhere in the world. IEC standards are developed by committees of experts from all
IDC is an abbreviation for Industrial Design Corporation. IDC is a professional design firm that specializes in the design and development of products for the industrial market. IDC has a team of experienced engineers and designers that work together to create innovative and cost-effective solutions for their clients.
The gauge of an IDC wire is the thickness of the wire. The thicker the wire, the higher the gauge.
The International Data Corporation (IDC) is a market research and analysis firm that specializes in technology and telecommunications. The company is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA. IDC was founded in 1964 by Patrick J. McGovern and Frank T. Cary. The company initially focused on the tabulating machine market, but soon expanded its research to include other areas of the computer industry. In 1968, IDC published its first market report, "The Computer Industry: A Five Year Outlook." Since then, IDC has become a leading provider of market intelligence and advisory services
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