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wanted: butt splice w/set screw NOT crimp
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Post 1 made on Saturday June 9, 2012 at 17:07
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I'm looking for something like this for (2) 12 gauge wires.

[Link: amazon.com]

any ideas? Those go up to #1 and are way too big. I prefer not to use crimps are one end will be solid wire and the load may exceed 10 amps
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Post 2 made on Saturday June 9, 2012 at 17:14
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What about a terminal strip?
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OP | Post 3 made on Saturday June 9, 2012 at 17:49
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I only need to splice them 2 at a time
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Post 4 made on Saturday June 9, 2012 at 18:01
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[Link: mcmelectronics.com]
You can break these off to make what size you need: 1 to 1, 2 to 2, up to the whole 12 to 12. Rated to accept up to 12 awg and electrically handle 20 amps. I have tightend down on the set screws with a LOT of force before, and have never had one strip or break.
If you do a search for "barrier strip" on thier site, you can find several variations of it as well.
Post 5 made on Saturday June 9, 2012 at 18:50
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On June 9, 2012 at 18:01, John Williams said...
[Link: mcmelectronics.com]
You can break these off to make what size you need: 1 to 1, 2 to 2, up to the whole 12 to 12. Rated to accept up to 12 awg and electrically handle 20 amps. I have tightend down on the set screws with a LOT of force before, and have never had one strip or break.
If you do a search for "barrier strip" on thier site, you can find several variations of it as well.

I seem to remember seeing something about strips like this "failing" in one form or another. I can't even quite imagine what might happen, but have you had any problems? Maybe the problems were with off-brand terminal strips with crappy metal compounds or something like that.
Post 6 made on Saturday June 9, 2012 at 19:34
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On June 9, 2012 at 17:07, oex said...
I'm looking for something like this for (2) 12 gauge wires.

[Link: amazon.com]

any ideas? Those go up to #1 and are way too big. I prefer not to use crimps are one end will be solid wire and the load may exceed 10 amps

What is the application? Butt splices will handle 10A with no problem as long as the wire gauge is adequate and the splice doesn't add resistance.

Are you're splicing the 12AWG wire end to end or combining two of them on one side and splicing to another wire?
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Post 7 made on Saturday June 9, 2012 at 19:50
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I've been using Deutsch connectors recently. I discovered them under the hood of my Subaru, and now I use them for all outdoor installs. Their crimping system is very effective as it is a Radial type crimp, and holds much better that the crappy crimp connections that are ubiquitous in 12v and commercial. Check out the jiffy splice. I bought the $35 tool from amazon, but will probably pop for one of the pro tools before long.

[Link: deutschconnector.com]
Post 8 made on Saturday June 9, 2012 at 19:59
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Post 9 made on Saturday June 9, 2012 at 23:20
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wirenuts. done.
Post 10 made on Sunday June 10, 2012 at 02:49
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On June 9, 2012 at 18:01, John Williams said...
[Link: mcmelectronics.com]
You can break these off to make what size you need: 1 to 1, 2 to 2, up to the whole 12 to 12. Rated to accept up to 12 awg and electrically handle 20 amps. I have tightend down on the set screws with a LOT of force before, and have never had one strip or break.
If you do a search for "barrier strip" on thier site, you can find several variations of it as well.

I use those as well, however, I got some (not sure if it MCM stuff or not) that did not have a metal tab under the screw. Problem with that is that many of the  stranded wires have enough room 'around' the screw to 'escape' and not make good connection.
I got some from Radio Shack and while more expensive, they did have the metal tab under the screw, making a more comprehensive connection.
(I tried to Google some pics for reference, but can't find any with a closeup at the moment).
Post 11 made on Sunday June 10, 2012 at 02:51
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On June 9, 2012 at 19:59, Zohan said...

And the winner is...... You delivered exactly what he asked for!

I use these. They are not butt style but are just absolutely great.

[Link: clrtec.com]
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Post 12 made on Sunday June 10, 2012 at 08:30
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On June 10, 2012 at 02:51, edizzle said...
And the winner is...... You delivered exactly what he asked for!

I use these. They are not butt style but are just absolutely great.

[Link: clrtec.com]

I try...I try ;)
Post 13 made on Sunday June 10, 2012 at 09:56
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On June 10, 2012 at 08:30, Zohan said...
I try...I try ;)

LOL!
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OP | Post 14 made on Sunday June 10, 2012 at 09:58
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They look awesome. From 12 to 28 gauge. I'm going to order a box myself. Their site isn't iPhone friendly so not sure of cost yet.

Thanks to all who responded. I do have some of that terminal strip and never thought to use that. It would certainly work.

The other link with that landscape terminations would also fit the exact requirement.

You guys rock.
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Post 15 made on Monday June 11, 2012 at 11:36
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I would also use the euroblock connectors. You can sleeve them with heatshrink if you split them individually too.
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