Waterproof, dirt-resistant wire connections made easy

May 4, 2000
Before traffic signal electricians in Los Angeles began using wire connectors from King Safety Products, St.

Before traffic signal electricians in Los Angeles began using wire connectors from King Safety Products, St. Charles, Mo., they used the "dip-and-tape" method to seal splices and make repairs. They'd coat each splice with a dip-on insulator, then wrap the splice with layer-upon-layer of electrical tape. Each splice took 5 to 10 min.

In contrast, King waterproof connectors twist on or off in just 30 sec. Electricians simply insert wires through retention fingers at the base of the connector body, then twist. Inside, a square-wire spring grips wires and holds them in place. Furthermore, the connectors are prefilled with a nonhardening, nonconductive dielectric silicone sealant. Even with misapplication, just one millimeter of sealant provides up to 500 V of protection against internal arcing and flashover.

Tough, color-coded connector bodies are impact-resistant plastic with thick walls. Waterproof connectors are UL-50 tested and meet the requirements of NEC 110-11. Underground and Dry and Damp connectors are also available.

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