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Yellow nylon T-tap connectors in a bottle of 50

3M

3M 953X-BOTTLE Displacement Connector 12 AWG Pack of 50

SKU CH-WH9K-MTRGG

Pack of 50 yellow T-tap displacement connectors for 12 AWG wire rated 600 V and 221 °F

  • TypeDry Environment
  • Insulation displacement speeds wiring with no stripping required
  • 12 AWG run and tap fit a single wire size
  • Yellow nylon body resists heat up to 221°F
  • UL listed and CSA certified for 600 V use
  • Pack of 50 connectors suits volume installations

3M 953X T-Tap Connector 12 AWG

This 3M 953X-BOTTLE displacement connector is a T-tap splice for 12 AWG solid or stranded wire. It uses insulation-displacement technology so no stripping is required. The nylon body is rated for 600 V and a maximum operating temperature of 221 °F. A pack contains 50 yellow connectors for dry-environment wiring jobs.

Suited for 12 AWG single-wire taps

Electricians and installers making quick branch connections on 12 AWG circuits will find the tool-less IDC action fast and reliable. The connector accepts only 12 AWG for both run and tap wires, so it cannot be used on smaller or larger gauges. Buyers needing multi-port blocks or wet-location ratings should look at a different product.

Handles 12 AWG at 600 V with V-2 flammability

Each connector carries one run and one tap wire at 12 AWG up to 600 V. The tin-plated brass contacts resist corrosion in dry indoor settings. The UL 94 V-2 nylon housing and CSA certification provide code-compliant headroom for standard branch circuits. It runs out of capacity if the insulation exceeds 0.15 in or if a second tap is required on the same run.

Highlights

  • Insulation displacement speeds wiring with no stripping required
  • 12 AWG run and tap fit a single wire size
  • Yellow nylon body resists heat up to 221°F
  • UL listed and CSA certified for 600 V use
  • Pack of 50 connectors suits volume installations

Specifications

Brand3M
TypeDry Environment

Questions about this item

What wire gauge must I already have on hand for these 12 AWG displacement connectors to work?

Both the run and tap wires must be solid or stranded 12 AWG; the connector accepts no other gauge.

Will the yellow nylon housing and brass tin-plated contacts hold up if I leave the existing 12 AWG wiring in place?

Yes, the nylon insulation is rated to 221 °F and the brass contacts are tin finished for reliable contact with existing 12 AWG conductors.

How can I confirm each tap is seated correctly after crimping?

Inspect that the insulation displacement teeth have pierced the 0.15 in maximum diameter insulation and that the connector body sits flush on the wire.

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