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EXP INS VINYL BUTT SPLCE, 22-18 LE
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Butt Splice
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Temperature Range:
- 105 °C
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RAA217 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RAA217 butt splice accept?
The RAA217 is sized for 22-18 AWG stranded copper wire, which is the range the red insulation color-codes for across vinyl insulated terminals. If your conductors are 16-14 AWG you need the blue-coded size instead, and 12-10 AWG takes yellow.
2) Is this butt splice rated for 600 volt control and branch circuit wiring?
Yes. The RAA217 carries a 600 V rating, so it is suitable for line-voltage control wiring, fixture whips, and 120/208/240/277/480 V circuits within that limit, provided the splice is enclosed in a box or fitting per code.
3) Can I use a red vinyl butt splice in a hot location like a light fixture or near a motor?
The vinyl insulation on the RAA217 is rated to 105 C (221 F), which covers most fixture canopies, ballast compartments, and panel interiors. For anything hotter you want a nylon or heat-shrink insulated splice rather than vinyl.
4) Do I need a special crimp tool for these insulated butt splices?
Yes, these crimp, they are not twist-on. Use an insulated-terminal crimper set to the red 22-18 AWG nest so the barrel is compressed without cutting the vinyl sleeve. Pliers or an uninsulated-terminal die will give you a joint that pulls apart.
5) Is a vinyl butt splice the right choice, or should I use a wire nut?
A butt splice like the RAA217 joins two conductors end to end in a straight line, which is what you want inside a conduit body, a tight fixture canopy, or a harness where a bulky twist-on connector will not fit. Wire nuts are better when you are joining three or more conductors or need to reopen the joint. For 22-18 AWG control and signal wire, the crimped butt splice gives a lower-profile, vibration-resistant joint.
6) Will this splice work on aluminum wire?
No. The RAA217 barrel is copper and is intended for copper conductors. Aluminum conductors need a connector specifically listed AL/CU with the proper inhibitor compound.
7) Are the Sta-Kon RAA217 splices made in the USA?
Country of origin is the United States, which matters if you are buying against a Buy American or domestic-preference requirement on a government, healthcare, or education project.
8) What part number do I order for the red 22-18 AWG Sta-Kon butt splice?
Order Sta-Kon MPN RAA217. It is the expanded-insulation vinyl butt splice in red for 22-18 AWG copper.
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Does the Sta-Kon RAA217 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RAA217 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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