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Orange push-in ballast disconnect, three ports each side, 1.50 inch spacing, pack of 20

Ideal

Ideal 30-383X Ballast Disconnect Orange 3 Port 1.50" PK20

SKU CH-1TAJ-X4TKV

Three-port ballast disconnect accepts 18–12 AWG solid copper wire on the line side and 18 AWG on the ballast side, rated at 6 A

  • Length6.600
  • Type3-Port
  • Orange housing for quick visual identification
  • Three ports per side accept 18 AWG solid wire on ballast side
  • Line side handles 18 to 12 AWG solid copper conductors
  • Push-in plug-to-socket design speeds ballast replacement
  • Rated for 6 A maximum current with polycarbonate insulation

Ballast Disconnect 3-Port Orange

The Ideal 30-383X ballast disconnect provides a push-in connection for solid copper wire. It features three ports on the ballast side for 18 AWG wire and three ports on the line side for 18 to 12 AWG wire. The polycarbonate-insulated body is rated for a maximum current of 6 A.

Replaces Hard-Wired Ballast Connections

This disconnect replaces permanent wiring between ballasts and power lines with a plug-to-socket interface. The upgrade is worth it when fixtures require faster ballast replacement or maintenance without tools. It suits solid wire installations where a 1.50 inch connector fits the housing.

Suits Electricians Servicing Fluorescent Fixtures

Installers who need quick ballast swaps on solid copper circuits will benefit. Buyers who require connections for stranded wire, wire gauges outside the 12 to 18 AWG range, or current loads above 6 A should look at other devices.

Highlights

  • Orange housing for quick visual identification
  • Three ports per side accept 18 AWG solid wire on ballast side
  • Line side handles 18 to 12 AWG solid copper conductors
  • Push-in plug-to-socket design speeds ballast replacement
  • Rated for 6 A maximum current with polycarbonate insulation

Specifications

BrandIdeal
Length6.600
Type3-Port

Questions about this item

What is the 1.50" measurement for on the Ideal 30-383X ballast disconnect?

The 1.50" dimension refers to the stripped wire length required for proper push-in connection on both ballast and line side ports.

How are the 18 AWG solid wires installed into the ballast side ports, and what step is often missed?

Strip each 18 AWG solid copper wire to 1.50" and push straight into the three ballast ports until fully seated; the common error is not pushing the wire deep enough to engage the internal contact.

When should the polycarbonate insulation on this disconnect be inspected or the unit replaced?

Inspect the orange polycarbonate housing for cracks, discolouration or heat damage whenever the connected ballast is serviced, and replace the disconnect if any insulation degradation is visible.

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