The Vinyl Step-Down Butt Connector features a dual-barrel design with a 22-18 AWG input and 16-14 AWG output, using pure copper tin-plated terminals and vinyl insulation rated for -40°C to 105°C. It provides a secure, uniform crimp splice for stranded copper wires and is color-coded blue with a red stripe to indicate the step-down configuration.
• Wire Gauge Range: Step-down design - 22-18 AWG one end, 16-14 AWG other end
• Connector Type: Butt splice with dual-barrel step-down configuration
• Insulation Material: Vinyl (PVC)
• Temperature Rating: -40°C to 105°C (-40°F to 221°F)
• Terminal Material: Pure copper with tin plating
• Color Code: Blue barrel with Red stripe (indicates step-down)
• Barrel Construction: Brazed dual-barrel for uniform crimping
• Wire Type: Stranded copper only
• Made in USA
• Automotive Harness Repairs - Join factory wiring to aftermarket accessories or replacement components using heavier AWG wire without adapters or complex splicing.
• Trailer Wiring Upgrades - Transition from lighter gauge trailer branch circuits to heavier gauge main power feeds, ensuring proper wire sizing throughout the electrical system.
• RV Electrical Modifications - Connect new appliances or accessories with different wire gauges to existing circuits, accommodating manufacturer variations in wire sizing.
• Marine Electronics Installation - Splice different gauge wires when adding equipment to boats where space constraints or manufacturer specifications require wire gauge transitions.
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