B-CAP® Wire Connector, Model B2 Red, Box of 100
B2-1 - spec sheet
Features
- Slim, classic fins offer a secure grip for extra leverage and easy installation
- Red B2 model is the most compact connector on the market for up to 5 #12
- Low profile design gets you into tight spaces and hard-to-reach spots comfortably
- Live-action spring of the Red B2 easily handles 2 #18 up to 5 #12, and will even dead-end a single #14
- Unique, space-saving profile is perfect for "old" work or shallow boxes
B2-1 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Wire Connectors & Terminals
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Wire Connectors
- Product Type:
- Connector
Ideal Industries B2-1 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How many wires can the IDEAL B2 red B-CAP wire connector hold?
The red B2 B-CAP covers a range from 2 #18 conductors up to 5 #12 conductors, and the live-action spring will also dead-end a single #14 on its own. That spread covers most residential and light commercial splices in a single connector, so an electrician can carry one bin instead of sorting through several colors.
2) Will a red wire nut fit in a shallow or old-work box?
That is what the B2 is built for. IDEAL calls the red B2 the most compact connector on the market for up to 5 #12, with a low profile, space-saving body intended for old work and shallow boxes. If you are stuffing a crowded retrofit box behind a device, the shorter barrel is the reason to pick this one over a taller twist-on.
3) Can I use the IDEAL B2 B-CAP to cap off a single unused #14 wire?
Yes. The live-action spring in the red B2 will dead-end a single #14 conductor, so you can use it to safely terminate an abandoned or spare conductor in a box rather than leaving it bare.
4) What is the part number and pack quantity for the red IDEAL B-CAP connector?
Order it as IDEAL Industries B2-1. That is the red Model B2 B-CAP supplied as a box of 100 connectors, which is the standard count electricians buy for truck stock or a job trailer.
5) Do the fins on the B-CAP actually help, or should I use a wing-style wire nut?
The B2 uses slim, classic fins rather than large wings. The fins give grip and leverage for hand-tightening while keeping the overall diameter small, which is the tradeoff: a winged connector is easier to drive with gloved or tired hands, the finned B2 is easier to pack into a tight box. If box fill and depth are your constraint, take the B2; if torque by hand is the constraint, a winged twist-on is the better pick.
6) Is the IDEAL B2-1 a twist-on wire connector or a push-in lever connector?
It is a twist-on connector with an internal live-action spring, not a push-in or lever-style splice. You strip, bring the conductors together, and thread the cap down over them. Splices can be taken apart by unthreading the cap.
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