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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Termination
- Product Type:
- Butt Connector
Metallics MWBC1614 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Metallics MWBC1614 butt splice connector accept?
The MWBC1614 butt connector is sized for #16 to #14 AWG stranded wire. Both ends take conductors in that range, so it joins a 16 to a 14, or two of the same gauge, in a straight inline splice. Anything heavier than #14 or lighter than #16 needs a different size barrel.
2) Is a butt connector the right choice, or should I use a wire nut for joining two wires?
A butt splice like the MWBC1614 is for an inline, end-to-end joint on stranded conductors, crimped with a terminal tool so the splice stays slim enough to pull through a conduit or lay flat in a wiring harness. A twist-on wire nut is for joining wires inside a box where there is room for the pigtail and where you may want to open the connection later. For low-voltage control wiring, fixture leads, and appliance or equipment harnesses in #16 to #14, the butt connector is the usual call.
3) Do I need a crimping tool for the Metallics MWBC1614 connector?
Yes. The MWBC1614 is a crimp-style butt connector, so it needs a terminal crimper to compress the barrel onto the conductor. Pliers will not give a repeatable mechanical grip, and a loose crimp is where these joints fail. No tool ships with the connector.
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Does the Metallics MWBC1614 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics MWBC1614 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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