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Zone Waterproof wire nut, silicone-filled (R6) — Silicone-filled waterproof wire connector, larger gauge

Zone Waterproof wire nut, silicone-filled (R6) — Silicone-filled waterproof wire connector, larger gauge.

What wires it takes

Sealed twist-on wire connector, UL 486G. Solid and/or stranded wire combinations:

  • 1 or 2 #8
  • 2 to 4 #10
  • 2 to 4 #12
  • 2 to 5 #14
  • 3 to 5 #16
  • 1 #10 with 1 to 3 #12
  • 1 #10 with 1 #12 with 1 or 2 #14
  • 1 #10 with 1 #12 with 1 to 4 #16
  • 1 #10 with 1 #12 with 2 to 4 #18
  • 1 #10 with 1 to 3 #14
  • 1 #10 with 1 #14 with 1 to 4 #16
  • 1 #10 with 1 #14 with 2 to 4 #18
  • 1 #10 with 1 #14 with 2 to 4 #20
  • 1 #10 with 3 #16
  • 1 #10 with 1 or 2 #18
  • 2 #10 with 1 #12
  • 2 #10 with 1 or 2 #14
  • 1 #12 with 2 to 4 #16
  • 1 #12 with 3 or 4 #18
  • 1 #12 with 1 #14 with 1 to 4 #16
  • 1 #12 with 1 #14 with 1 to 4 #18
  • 1 #12 with 1 #14 with 1 to 4 #20
  • 1 #12 with 2 #14 with 1 to 3 #16
  • 1 #12 with 1 #16 with 1 to 4 #18
  • 1 #12 with 1 #16 with 2 to 4 #20
  • 2 #12 with 2 #14
  • 2 #12 with 3 #16
  • 2 #14 with 2 or 3 #16
  • 2 #14 with 2 to 4 #18
  • 3 #14 with 1 #12
  • 3 #14 with 1 or 2 #16
  • 2 #12 with 1 #14 with 1 to 3 #16
  • 2 #12 with 1 #14 with 1 to 3 #18
  • 2 #12 with 1 #14 with 1 to 3 #20
  • 2 #12 with 2 #14 with 1 #16
  • 2 #12 with 1 #16 with 1 to 3 #18
  • 2 #12 with 1 #16 with 1 to 3 #20
  • 1 #14 with 1 #16 with 1 to 3 #18
  • 1 #14 with 1 #16 with 2 to 4 #20
  • 2 #14 with 1 #16 with 1 to 3 #18
  • 2 #14 with 1 #16 with 1 to 3 #20
  • 2 #14 with 1 #18 with 1 to 3 #20
  • 3 #14 with 1 #16 with 1 or 2 #18
  • 3 #14 with 1 #16 with 1 or 2 #20
  • 3 #14 with 1 #18 with 1 or 2 #20

Check a wire mix in the connector picker →

How to install

  1. Strip 3/4 in (19.1 mm) max, 5/8 in (15.9 mm) min.

Good for

  • Low-voltage landscape and path lighting
  • Direct-bury splices in soil
  • Multi-wire joins

Questions about the R6

What wire sizes does the R6 fit?

The R6 published wire range is 20–8 AWG.

What standard is the R6 listed to?

The R6 listing states UL 486G.

What conductors does the R6 take?

Copper only, not for aluminum wire.

Can the R6 be buried?

Yes. The R6 label lists dry, damp, wet and below- or above-grade locations, but not continual submersion.

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