by Rebecca Walker — March 20, 2009—Outdoor wire connecting can be faster with a new connector from 3M that strips, connects and seals wire in one step. The 3M Scotchlok Moisture Guard Connector accommodates the thicker insulation used in irrigation controls, notes the company.
To install this new 3M connector reliably, the electrician simply inserts the unstripped wires into the connector ports and compresses the lid with a standard set of joint pliers. As the connection is made, the insulating grease inside is forced around the wire contacts and is protected by an outside plastic shell which resists ultraviolet degradation.
The 3M Scotchlok Moisture Guard Connector will handle wires ranging from 20-12 AWG and is designed for residential and commercial irrigation and landscape lighting applications.
For more information, see the 3M Web site.
