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Small orange polycarbonate ballast disconnect with three push-in ports on each side 1.50 inches wide

Ideal

Ideal 30-353XJ Ballast Disconnect Orange 3-Port 1.50" PK100

SKU CH-9G18-HC1AQ

Orange ballast disconnect with three push-in ports for 18 AWG ballast-side wires and three ports accepting 18-12 AWG line-side wires, rated at 6 A, supplied in a pack of 100

  • Type3-Port
  • 3-port push-in design speeds ballast wiring
  • Orange colour aids quick circuit identification
  • Accepts 18–12 AWG solid copper on line side
  • 6 A rating suits standard fluorescent ballasts
  • Pack of 100 covers large retrofit projects

Electrical Disconnect for Ballast Wiring

This push-in ballast disconnect uses a three-port orange housing rated for six amperes. It accepts solid copper conductors from 18 AWG on the ballast side and 18 to 12 AWG on the line side. Polycarbonate insulation provides the dielectric barrier. The connector ships in a pack of one hundred pieces.

Behaviour Under Continuous Current

The three male and three female contacts maintain a stable path at the rated six amperes without a cooling requirement beyond free air. Push-in termination resists vibration loosening better than screw terminals in luminaire housings. Polycarbonate retains its mechanical properties at the temperatures found in typical fluorescent ballast compartments.

Replaces Twist-On Connectors in Retrofits

Installers replacing wire-nut splices on existing ballast leads gain a tool-free, repeatable disconnect for maintenance. The jump is worthwhile when a fixture requires frequent ballast swaps or when inspector access demands a visible separation point. It does not suit stranded conductors or circuits exceeding the stated ampere rating.

Highlights

  • 3-port push-in design speeds ballast wiring
  • Orange colour aids quick circuit identification
  • Accepts 18–12 AWG solid copper on line side
  • 6 A rating suits standard fluorescent ballasts
  • Pack of 100 covers large retrofit projects

Specifications

BrandIdeal
Type3-Port

Questions about this item

Does the polycarbonate insulation on the Ideal 30-353XJ stay intact when the ballast runs hot all day?

The polycarbonate housing is rated for continuous use with ballast loads up to 6 A, so it handles normal operating heat without degrading.

What wire gauges must I already have on hand to use the push-in ports on this disconnect?

You need solid copper wire: 18 AWG on the ballast side and 18 to 12 AWG on the line side for the push-in connections to seat correctly.

Will the 1.50" spacing on this 3-port disconnect line up with the terminals on my older ballast?

The 1.50 inch port spacing matches many legacy ballasts, and the three male and three female contacts plug directly into existing sockets without adapters.

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