T-Tap Insulation Displacement Connectors (18-14 AWG)

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
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Where can I buy a small quantity (12-22) of these 18-14 AWG suitcase connectors to make a T-tap connection with male quick connects? I found them on the Grainger site - but in quantities of 50 only. All Electronics, Jameco, Miniatronics, Mouser, Micro Mark and Amazon either don’t carry them or have them in large quantities (50+) only.

https://www.grainger.com/product/POWER-FIRST-1-Port-Dry-Environment-22EW66

I read about them (page 8) in Larry Puckett’s new book, “Wiring Projects for Your Model Railroad” published by Kalmbach.

Thanks!

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Did you try e-bay?

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I ordered mine frome Amazon.

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Somehow I think you will need extra connectors sooner or later. I ordered a bag of 100 3M ones and wound up buying another 50! I still have 10-15 ‘spares’ - I tend to find uses for them, and having to order another 50 with shipping would be too expensive…

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They are available in Auto Parts stores in the electrical aisle in bags of 5.

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The price is veru high. I would buy the big bag from Grainger, as stated before, you will probably need them later.

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-Kevin

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I found 'em lurking in a corner on the All Electronics site!

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Having just checked the Internet, Most sellers sell the Male and Female connectors separately. The Female snaps around the wire and the Male fits into it. Make sure you have both.