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Gardner Bender

Gardner Bender WingGard Large Red 18 AWG to 10 AWG Wire Cap Connector 6-Pack

SKU CH-AWWS-8D799

Red wire connectors join 18 AWG to 10 AWG copper with a deep skirt, UL 486C listed, CSA certified and Federal Specification W-5-610d compliant

  • Size/DimensionsLarge
  • Color/FinishRed
  • Color MappingRed
  • Typewire-terminals
  • Quick, secure connections with positive continuity
  • Tough thermoplastic shell shields against environmental extremes
  • Deep skirt design prevents bare wire exposure
  • UL 486C listed and CSA certified for safety compliance
  • 6-pack covers 18 AWG to 10 AWG splicing needs

WingGard Large Red Wire Connectors

Gardner Bender WingGard Large Red wire connectors join solid or stranded copper conductors from 18 AWG to 10 AWG. The pack contains six connectors suited for automotive, residential and light-commercial wiring tasks. The deep-skirt, colour-coded shell prevents bare-wire exposure and provides flash-over protection. Each connector threads onto the wires immediately for a firm grip.

Thermoplastic shell and compliance ratings

The tough thermoplastic shell shields connections against environmental extremes. Connectors comply with Federal Specification W-5-610d and carry UL 486C listing plus CSA certification. The high-dielectric material maintains positive continuity without overheating in normal use. No active cooling or power draw is involved.

Six-piece pack for copper-to-copper splices

The six-pack supplies enough connectors for multiple splices or future repairs. Minimum combination accepts two 14 AWG conductors; maximum combination accepts two 10 AWG with two 12 AWG conductors. Not suited for aluminium conductors or voltage ratings beyond the listed standards. Builders needing larger wire ranges or different colour codes must select alternative connector sizes.

Highlights

  • Quick, secure connections with positive continuity
  • Tough thermoplastic shell shields against environmental extremes
  • Deep skirt design prevents bare wire exposure
  • UL 486C listed and CSA certified for safety compliance
  • 6-pack covers 18 AWG to 10 AWG splicing needs

Specifications

BrandGB-Gardner Bender
Size/DimensionsLarge
Color/FinishRed
Color MappingRed
Typewire-terminals

Questions about this item

How do I install the WingGard Red connector and what step is often missed?

Strip each wire to the correct length, align the stripped ends, push them fully into the connector, then twist clockwise until the firm-grip threads bite and no bare copper shows beyond the deep skirt.

What maintenance or replacement will these wire caps need later?

Inspect periodically for cracked thermoplastic shells, heat discoloration, or loose grip; replace any connector that shows damage or no longer holds the wires firmly.

What limit appears first under sustained load with these connectors?

The maximum combination of two 10 AWG with two 12 AWG conductors sets the highest continuous current the cap can carry without overheating.

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