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T-Tap Insulation Displacement Connectors (18-14 AWG)

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T-Tap Insulation Displacement Connectors (18-14 AWG)
Posted by HOmainline on Monday, September 3, 2018 3:43 PM

Where can I buy a small quantity (12-22) of these 18-14 AWG suitcase connectors to make a T-tap connection with male quick connects?  I found them on the Grainger site - but in quantities of 50 only.  All Electronics, Jameco, Miniatronics, Mouser, Micro Mark and Amazon either don't carry them or have them in large quantities (50+) only.

https://www.grainger.com/product/POWER-FIRST-1-Port-Dry-Environment-22EW66

I read about them (page 8) in Larry Puckett's new book, "Wiring Projects for Your Model Railroad" published by Kalmbach.

Thanks!

 

 

Kerry

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Posted by woodone on Monday, September 3, 2018 6:13 PM

Did you try e-bay?

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Posted by Carolina Northern on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 4:09 PM
I ordered mine frome Amazon.
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Posted by jrbernier on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 4:25 PM

  Somehow I think you will need extra connectors sooner or later.  I ordered a bag of 100 3M ones and wound up buying another 50!  I still have 10-15 'spares' - I tend to find uses for them, and having to order another 50 with shipping would be too expensive...

 

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 6:21 AM

They are available in Auto Parts stores in the electrical aisle in bags of 5.

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The price is veru high. I would buy the big bag from Grainger, as stated before, you will probably need them later.

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-Kevin

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Posted by HOmainline on Thursday, September 6, 2018 3:49 PM
I found 'em lurking in a corner on the All Electronics site!

Kerry

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Posted by leslie on Friday, September 7, 2018 6:47 PM
Having just checked the Internet, Most sellers sell the Male and Female connectors separately. The Female snaps around the wire and the Male fits into it. Make sure you have both.

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