SpliceLine® In-Line Wire Connector

Here is the link to the IDEAL Push-In Wire Connector product page.

The SpliceLine™ utilizes patented push in technology. The unique design provides a crimp free, solderless butt splice making the application easier and faster. The two port model supports conductors of either stranded or solid wires, allowing one connector to cover the same range as up to three traditional butt splices. They install two times faster than traditional butt splices with no crimping needed.
The end to end connection of SpliceLine™ is a great solution for today’s prefab operations and also makes it perfect for lengthening short wires in an electrical box. It easily passes through half inch knockouts and the transparent polycarbonate housing allows for visual inspection, assuring a secure connection every time. It is also UL listed for wire splicing and grounding.
Plus they are made in USA by IDEAL, the leader in wire termination.
To use one cleanly strip off ½ inch of insulation from the wire. Then firmly grip the wire and push the conductor into an open port. Use only one connector per port and verify conductor is fully inserted to the connector. There is also a convenient check port for testing the connection for continuity and voltage.
The SpliceLine is reusable on solid wires of the same wire gauge or larger. If reusing the connector, cut and re-strip conductors. In order to remove a conductor, pull and twist the conductor back and forth until it is removed.
SpliceLine™ can be used on solid conductors from #20 to #12 gauge. If using stranded wire, the connector can be used on #12 to #16 gauge conductors that are 19 strands or less like traditional THHN building wire. Slightly twist stranded wire counterclockwise while inserting into the connector. If the stranded conductors are Tin-Bonded, the wire range is from # 14 to #18 gauge conductors again that are 19 strands or less.
The SpliceLine™ connectors are designed to be used on copper to copper conductors only and are not designed to be used with aluminum conductors. The temperature rating is up to 105°C or 220°F just like the wire you are using. They also carry a 600 V 20 amp maximum rating for building wire and 1000 V in signs and lighting fixtures.
If you are an electrician and carry the SpliceLine™ on your truck it will save you both time and money when working on older installations with conductors that are too short.
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[larrywarolin]

Often times new electrical connectors are tested in the basement light below the insured stepchild's bedroom, but chances are you already live in a death trap so these should be fine.

[joepacheco]

Do they then need to be in a box, or can they just be behind a wall? I'm trying to avoid an unsightly terminal box when moving an outlet or switch and the wires are too short. I've done access boxes in the past, but thought there might be new tech to eliminate that and still be in code.

[wireconnectors]

These things have a REALLY good mechanical connection actually ! How much contact are the wires getting for ampacity though ? If the contact area or whatever is good, I consider these perfectly safe without room for doubt.

[KenNYC]

1) Is there any particular reason you don't offer a 10awg version? Is is not safe to use such a connector with higher current line (30AMP Dryer)?

2) Is it any code violation or is it a fire hazard to use these type of connectors that support 30A / 10awg wires (push-fit, if I can find another brand like Wago 221-612 maybe since Ideal doesn't seem to make them) to extend wires between 2 electrical boxes? In other words, is it OK just to connect them through one knock-out box, seal up that box inside the wall and put drywall over it (since you'd normally never access it again), then extend the outer Romex (all 4 wires in a single shielded cable) down to another knock-out box lower on the wall, which actually has the outlet?


3) Also as an aside (OP or anyone who knows), is there any code in the US North America (I'm in NJ) against putting the Washer and/or Dryer electrical outlets directly behind the appliance, or a minimum height from the floor?

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I'm trying to extend/relocate my 30AMP 4-prong Dryer outlet lower on the wall. (The builder / former owner of this 1970's condo installed each above the appliances, which sit side-by-side not stacked, and my appliances are in the bathroom, so they're not hidden behind closet doors or anything to hide all the unsightly power cords and outlets...I'm trying to clean up the aesthetics a bit and would love to move both the regular 3-prong 15A Washer and 4-Prong 30A Dryer outlets lower on the wall, behind the appliances, and out of the line of sight, if possible.)

[shawng]

Do they have to be destroyed to be removed?

[mathman]

Can they be used to extend wires and used in an electrical panel?

[huss]

Trash wire just cripples when pushed in

[fkp]

I wouldn't use this for stranded. Solid wires only.

[lyflaf]

thank god.those old butt connectors r terrible