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Zone Blue compact wire nut, low profile (P2) — Blue compact twist-on wire connector

Zone Blue compact wire nut, low profile (P2) — Blue compact twist-on wire connector.

What wires it takes

Pressure-type wire connector. Solid and/or stranded wire combinations:

  • 1 #14
  • 1 to 3 #16
  • 1 to 4 #18
  • 3 to 5 #20
  • 2 #22
  • 1 #14 with 1 #16
  • 1 #14 with 1 or 2 #18
  • 1 #14 with 1 to 3 #20 or #22
  • 1 #16 with 1 to 3 #18
  • 1 #16 with 1 #18 with 1 #20
  • 1 #16 with 1 to 4 #20 or #22
  • 1 #16 with 1 #22 with 1 #18 or #20
  • 2 #16 with 1 #18
  • 2 #16 with 1 or 2 #20
  • 2 #16 with 1 #20 with 1 #22
  • 2 #16 with 1 to 3 #22
  • 1 #18 with 1 to 4 #20 or #22
  • 1 or 2 #18 with 1 #20 with 1 #22
  • 2 #18 with 1 to 3 #20 or #22
  • 3 #18 with 1 or 2 #20 or #22
  • 4 #18 with 1 #22
  • 3 #20 with 1 or 2 #22
  • 4 #20 with 1 #22

Check a wire mix in the connector picker →

How to install

  1. Turn off power before installing or removing connectors.
  2. Strip wires 3/8" (9.5 mm). For #16 and smaller wires, strip 1/2" (12.7 mm).
  3. Pre-twisting unnecessary, hold stripped wires together with ends even. Lead stranded wires slightly.
  4. Align any frayed strands or conductors.
  5. Push wires into connector and screw on until two twists are visible in wires.

Good for

  • HVAC and thermostat wiring
  • Light fixtures
  • Control and security circuits
  • Tight junction boxes and canopies

Questions about the P2

What wire sizes does the P2 fit?

The P2 published wire range is 22–14 AWG.

What standard is the P2 listed to?

The P2 listing states UL 486C.

What conductors does the P2 take?

Copper to copper.

Does the P2 have a combination chart?

Yes. The exact combinations printed on the P2 box are shown on this page.

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