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Product Specs
- Country Of Origin:
- United States (US)
- Product Subgroup:
- Splices
- Product Type:
- Nylon Insulated Parallel Splice
- Standards:
- UL E9809
- Temperature Range:
- 105 °C
- Voltage Rating:
- 600 V
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wire Termination
- Product Color:
- Blue
- Product Material:
- Copper
Sta-Kon 2B-16 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire gauge does the Sta-Kon 2B-16 parallel splice accept?
The Sta-Kon 2B-16 is sized for 18-16 AWG stranded copper conductors. The blue insulation is the standard color code for the 16-14 range on most crimp terminals, but on this part the stated range is 18-16 AWG, so go by the gauge, not the color, when you are mixing brands in a panel.
2) Is a parallel splice the right connector for joining two wires in line, or do I need a butt splice?
A parallel splice like the 2B-16 takes both conductors in from the same end, running side by side, so the finished joint doubles back rather than continuing in a straight line. Use it for pigtails and tap-offs where both wire ends come from the same direction. If you need to continue a run end to end, with one wire entering each side, a butt splice is the correct part.
3) Can the Sta-Kon 2B-16 splice be used on 480V and 600V control circuits?
Yes. The 2B-16 nylon insulated parallel splice carries a 600 V rating, which covers 120, 208, 277 and 480 V circuits within its 18-16 AWG wire range.
4) Will this splice hold up inside a hot lighting fixture or near a motor?
The nylon insulation on the 2B-16 is rated to 105 degrees C, so it is suitable for fixture whips, ballast compartments and motor connection boxes operating within that limit. Nylon also takes abrasion and crushing better than vinyl, which matters when you are pulling spliced conductors back into a tight box.
5) Is the barrel copper or aluminum, and can I use it on aluminum building wire?
The crimp barrel is copper, so the 2B-16 is for copper conductors only. Do not terminate aluminum wire in it; that needs a connector specifically marked AL or AL9CU.
6) Do I need a special crimp tool for the Sta-Kon 2B-16, or will pliers work?
Use a controlled-cycle or ratcheting crimp tool matched to insulated 18-16 AWG terminals. Pliers deform the copper barrel unevenly and the joint will not hold the pull-out force the UL listing (file E9809) is based on. The tool is sold separately; nothing is included with the splice itself.
7) What part number do I order and where is the Sta-Kon parallel splice made?
Order by manufacturer part number 2B-16. It is made in the United States, which matters on government and federally funded work with domestic sourcing requirements.
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Does the Sta-Kon 2B-16 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sta-Kon 2B-16 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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