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Zone Red wire nut (P6) — Red twist-on wire connector

Zone Red wire nut (P6) — Red twist-on wire connector.

What wires it takes

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

600 V max

  • 2 #10 Sol
  • 2 to 4 #12
  • 2 to 6 #14
  • 3 to 9 #18
  • 1 #10 Sol with 1 #10 Str
  • 1 #10 with 1 to 3 #12 or #14
  • 2 #10 with 1 to 3 #16 or #18
  • 2 #10 Sol with 2 #12 Sol
  • 2 #10 Sol with 2 #12 Str
  • 2 #10 with 1 or 2 #14
  • 1 #12 with 1 to 5 #14
  • 1 #12 with 1 to 4 #16 or #18
  • 1 #12 with 1 #20
  • 2 #12 with 1 to 4 #14
  • 2 #12 with 1 to 3 #16 or #18
  • 3 #12 with 1 or 2 #16 or #18
  • 3 #12 with 2 or 3 #14
  • 4 #12 with 1 #14, #16 or #18
  • 2 #14 with 1 to 4 #16 or #18
  • 3 #14 with 1 to 3 #16 or #18
  • 4 #14 with 1 or 2 #16
  • 4 #14 with 1 to 3 #18
  • 5 #14 with 1 #16 or #18

300 V max

  • 1 #10
  • 2 #10 Str
  • 4 to 6 #16
  • 1 #10 with 1 #12 with 3 or 4 #18
  • 1 #10 with 1 #14 with 4 #18
  • 1 #10 with 1 #14 with 1 to 4 #20
  • 1 #10 with 1 #14 with 1 to 4 #22
  • 1 #10 with 1 or 2 #20 with 1 to 4 #22
  • 1 #12 with 2 #14 with 3 #16
  • 1 #12 with 1 #16 with 1 to 4 #20
  • 1 #12 with 1 #16 with 1 to 4 #22
  • 1 #12 with 1 to 4 #20
  • 2 #12 with 1 #14 with 2 or 3 #16
  • 2 #12 with 2 #14 with 1 #16
  • 2 #12 with 1 #16 with 4 #18
  • 2 #12 with 6 #16
  • 3 #12 with 1 #14
  • 3 #12 with 1 #16 with 1 #20
  • 3 #12 with 3 #18
  • 1 #14 with 1 #18 with 4 #22
  • 2 #14 with 1 #16 with 1 to 4 #20
  • 2 #14 with 1 #16 with 1 to 4 #22
  • 3 #14 with 1 #16 with 1 to 3 #18
  • 1 #16 with 4 #18
  • 2 #16 with 3 or 4 #18
  • 3 #16 with 1 or 2 #20 with 1 to 3 #22
  • 4 #16 with 1 #18 or #20
  • 4, 5 or 6 #16 with 1 #22
  • 4 or 5 #16 with 2 #22

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How to install

  1. Turn off power before installing or removing connectors.
  2. Strip wires 7/16" (11.1 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

  • Electrical repairs
  • Outlet wiring and switches
  • Ceiling fans and lighting fixtures
  • Home wiring projects

Questions about the P6

What wire sizes does the P6 fit?

The P6 published wire range is 22–10 AWG.

What standard is the P6 listed to?

The P6 listing states UL 486C.

What conductors does the P6 take?

Copper to copper.

Does the P6 have a combination chart?

Yes. The exact combinations printed on the P6 box are shown on this page.

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