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IDEAL Industries 30-3184 Stranded Wire Grounding Tail, 12 AWG Stranded, 8" Tail w/#10 Fork, #10 Ring & Ground Screw, Bag of 25

Ideal Industries Grounding Pigtail 12 AWG Stranded 8 Inch Fork Ring Terminal Ground Screw Kit

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Ideal Industries Grounding Pigtail 12 AWG Stranded Wire Kit

Professional-Grade NEC Article 250 Compliant Grounding Solution

The Ideal Industries Grounding Pigtail Kit delivers professional-grade electrical grounding performance for NEC Article 250 compliance. This stranded wire grounding solution features 12 AWG stranded copper wire with 8-inch tail length, #10 fork terminal, #10 ring terminal, and thread-forming ground screw designed for electricians and electrical contractors, providing the reliable performance and code-compliant grounding that electrical professionals demand.

Professional Features & Benefits

Advanced Grounding Performance

  • 12 AWG Stranded Copper Wire - Provides flexible installation with superior conductivity and corrosion resistance for long-term reliability
  • 8-Inch Tail Length - Optimal length for most electrical box configurations while maintaining proper bend radius and installation flexibility
  • Heavy-Duty Fork Terminal - #10 fork terminal attaches securely to device grounding screws with reliable mechanical connection
  • Ring Terminal Connection - #10 ring terminal ensures positive grounding connection with maximum contact area for electrical safety

NEC Compliance & Safety

  • Article 250 Compliance - Ensures full compliance with National Electric Code grounding requirements for safe electrical installations
  • Thread-Forming Ground Screw - Hole-finding design with combination slotted, Phillips, hex, and #2 Robertson head for versatile installation
  • Professional Grade Construction - UL recognized components provide reliable grounding performance meeting electrical safety standards

Technical Specifications

Wire Gauge: 12 AWG stranded copper, Tail Length: 8 inches, Fork Terminal: #10 size, Ring Terminal: #10 size, Ground Screw: Thread-forming with multi-head design (slotted/Phillips/hex/#2 Robertson), Package: Bag of 25 complete kits, Temperature Rating: Standard electrical installation range, Compliance: NEC Article 250 grounding requirements

Installation & Setup

  1. Turn off power at circuit breaker and verify with non-contact voltage tester for safe installation
  2. Strip appropriate length of branch circuit grounding conductor using proper wire strippers
  3. Connect ring terminal to grounding conductor using approved crimp tool and verify secure connection
  4. Attach fork terminal to device grounding screw ensuring proper mechanical connection
  5. Install thread-forming ground screw into electrical box using appropriate screwdriver head
  6. Verify all grounding connections are tight and meet NEC Article 250 requirements before energizing circuit

Professional Applications

Ideal for:

  • Residential Electrical - Outlet and switch grounding in homes, apartments, and condominiums requiring NEC compliance
  • Commercial Construction - Office buildings, retail spaces, and commercial facilities needing reliable grounding systems
  • Industrial Wiring - Manufacturing facilities and industrial installations requiring heavy-duty grounding solutions
  • Electrical Retrofits - Upgrading older electrical systems to current NEC grounding standards and safety requirements
  • Device Grounding - Switches, receptacles, and electrical devices requiring proper equipment grounding connections
  • Panel Grounding - Electrical panel and subpanel grounding applications for comprehensive electrical safety
  • Code Compliance Projects - Electrical inspections and code upgrade projects requiring Article 250 compliance
  • Maintenance Applications - Electrical maintenance and repair work requiring reliable grounding connections

Stranded Wire Advantage

Ideal Industries stranded wire construction provides superior flexibility for tight electrical box installations while maintaining excellent conductivity and mechanical strength. The stranded design reduces installation stress and provides long-term reliability in vibration-prone applications, making it ideal for both residential and commercial electrical grounding applications.

Why Choose Ideal Industries Quality?

Ideal Industries commitment to NEC Article 250 compliance ensures every grounding pigtail meets the highest electrical safety standards. With UL recognized components, professional-grade construction, and comprehensive testing, these grounding solutions provide the reliable performance and code compliance that electrical professionals trust for safe installations.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Minimum Purchase:
25 units
Product Group:
Outlets
Department:
Electrical
Product Subgroup:
Switches & Receptacles

Ideal Industries 30-3184 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What comes in the Ideal 30-3184 grounding pigtail kit?
Each kit in the Ideal 30-3184 pack is a complete grounding tail: 12 AWG stranded copper wire with an 8 inch tail, a #10 fork terminal on one end, a #10 ring terminal, and a thread-forming ground screw. Nothing else is needed to bond a device to a metal box. It's packaged as a bag of 25 kits, so it's bought by the box, not the piece.
2) Can I use a 12 AWG ground pigtail on a 15 amp circuit wired in 14 AWG?
Yes. The 30-3184 pigtail is 12 AWG stranded copper, and an equipment grounding conductor larger than the minimum required is always acceptable. The practical catch is the wire nut or splice: pairing one 12 AWG stranded leg with 14 AWG solid branch grounds means picking a connector rated for that mix of sizes and for stranded plus solid.
3) Does the fork terminal fit the green ground screw on a standard receptacle?
It does. The fork on the Ideal 30-3184 is a #10 size, which is the screw size on the grounding terminal of standard devices, so the fork slides in under the head without removing the screw completely. That is the reason to choose a fork over a ring on the device end: you back the screw out a turn or two and slip it in rather than pulling the screw out of the device.
4) Is this the right pigtail for bonding a metal box during an old-work retrofit?
It is a common use for it. On an older metal box with no bonding jumper, the thread-forming ground screw goes into the box's grounding hole with the ring terminal under it, and the fork lands on the new device's ground screw, giving you a bonded box and a grounded device from one 12 AWG stranded kit. What it will not fix is a circuit with no equipment grounding conductor at all, since the pigtail only connects to a ground that is already there.
5) Will an 8 inch grounding pigtail be long enough in a standard device box?
Eight inches is the tail length on the Ideal 30-3184, measured from the terminal. That leaves enough to reach the green screw on a receptacle or switch after the device is folded back into the box, with slack for a proper bend radius. If you are working a deep 4-square with a mud ring and stacked devices, you will want to dress the wire carefully, since the length is fixed and cannot be extended without a splice.
6) Should I use a ground pigtail with terminals or just a bare wire and a wire nut?
A terminated pigtail like the 30-3184 is for crews who want the connection made the same way every time. The #10 fork lands on the device screw and the #10 ring lands under the box screw or a bonding screw, both mechanical crimped connections rather than a wrapped hook. Loose bare 12 AWG is cheaper per box, but you are forming your own hook, and on a punch list of a hundred devices the terminated kit is faster and more consistent. On a plastic box with no bonding point, the ring terminal and ground screw go unused.
7) What screwdriver do I need for the ground screw included with the Ideal 30-3184?
Whatever is already in your pouch. The included screw is a combination head, slotted, Phillips, hex, and #2 Robertson, so it drives four ways. It is also thread-forming with a hole-finding tip, which means it cuts its own threads in the 10-32 grounding hole of a metal box without tapping first.
8) Do I need a crimp tool to install these grounding pigtails?
For the ring end, yes. The ring terminal on the Ideal grounding tail is crimped onto the branch circuit grounding conductor with an approved crimp tool, so it is not a tool-free part. The fork end is already attached to the pigtail and just lands under the device screw, and the ground screw drives in by hand.
9) Why stranded rather than solid wire for a grounding pigtail?
Flexibility in a crowded box. The 12 AWG stranded conductor on the 30-3184 folds and dresses more easily behind a device than solid wire of the same gauge, and it tolerates repeated flexing when a device is pulled and reset for service. In vibration-prone locations that matters more than it does on a house circuit. The tradeoff is that stranded needs a crimped terminal or a connector rated for stranded rather than a hook wrapped under a screw.
10) How many grounding pigtails do I get in one bag of Ideal 30-3184?
Twenty five complete kits per bag, each with the wire, both terminals, and its own ground screw. For a rough-in that means one bag covers 25 device boxes, so a typical apartment turn or a small tenant fit-out is one or two bags.
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Does the Ideal Industries 30-3184 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ideal Industries 30-3184 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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