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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Type:
- Vinyl Insulated Butt Splice
- Wire Size:
- 22-18 AWG
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Red
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon RAA217-170M – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon RAA217-170M butt splice take?
The RAA217-170M is sized for 22 to 18 AWG wire. That covers typical control, signal, and low-current branch wiring. Anything heavier than 18 AWG will not seat in the barrel, and 20 AWG stranded sits comfortably in the middle of the range.
2) What does the red insulation on a Sta-Kon butt splice mean?
Red is the standard color code for the 22-18 AWG range on insulated terminals and splices, and the RAA217-170M is red vinyl insulated for exactly that range. On a panel where you are mixing sizes, red tells an inspector or the next electrician the splice is on small-gauge wire without pulling it apart.
3) Is the barrel on this Sta-Kon splice copper or aluminum?
Copper. The RAA217-170M uses a copper barrel under the vinyl insulation, so it is intended for copper conductors, not aluminum. For aluminum wire you need a splice rated AL or AL/CU.
4) Can I crimp this butt splice with standard pliers or do I need a terminal crimper?
Use an insulated-terminal crimp tool sized for the 22-18 AWG color-coded nest (the red station). The RAA217-170M is a crimp butt splice with a copper barrel inside vinyl insulation. Pliers deform the insulation and give an unreliable barrel compression, which is what causes high-resistance joints later.
5) Does a vinyl insulated butt splice need heat shrink or extra tape over it?
No added covering is required for a dry indoor splice. The RAA217-170M carries its own vinyl insulation over the copper barrel. If the joint is outdoors, in a wet location, or exposed to vibration and pulling, use a heat-shrink or adhesive-lined splice instead, since vinyl is not a moisture seal.
6) Can I use this splice to join two different wire gauges, like 22 AWG to 18 AWG?
Yes, as long as both conductors fall inside the 22 to 18 AWG range the RAA217-170M is built for. A 22 AWG to 18 AWG joint works. If one leg is 16 AWG or larger, step up to the next splice size (blue, 16-14 AWG) rather than forcing it.
7) Is the Sta-Kon RAA217-170M made in the USA?
Country of origin is the United States. That matters on government, institutional, and some utility jobs where domestic-origin electrical components are a submittal requirement.
8) What part number do I order to restock these red butt splices?
Order Sta-Kon RAA217-170M. That is the manufacturer part number for the red vinyl insulated 22-18 AWG butt splice, and it is the number to quote when matching what is already in your panel or van stock.
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Does the Sta-Kon RAA217-170M come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon RAA217-170M is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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