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Black insulation displacement connector, 2.2 inches long, two-port run tap design

Buchanan

Buchanan BTC1/0-10 Insulation Displacement Connector 2-10 AWG Black

SKU CH-5TPC-FRVZ0

Insulation-displacement connector joins 8 AWG to 1/0 AWG run wire with 10 AWG to 2 AWG tap wire at 600 V, UV-stable polymer rated to 194 °F

  • Overall length2.2 in (5.59 cm)
  • Product typeInsulation-Piercing
  • Insulation-piercing design joins wires without stripping
  • Rated for 600 V maximum voltage in electrical systems
  • UV-stable polymer housing resists outdoor degradation
  • Operates up to 194 °F maximum temperature
  • Compact 2.2 in length fits tight enclosures

Product identity

The Buchanan BTC1/0-10 is an insulation displacement connector built for electrical and industrial wiring jobs. It suits installers who need a quick, tool-free tap onto a live run without stripping conductors. The black UV-stable polymer body is rated for outdoor exposure. It is not for buyers who need a multi-port distribution block or a connector rated above 600 volts.

Deciding specification

The connector accepts a single run conductor from 8 AWG up to 1/0 AWG with insulation up to .324 inches, and a single tap conductor from 10 AWG down to 2 AWG with insulation up to .257 inches. Maximum operating temperature is 194 degrees F and the overall length is 2.2 inches. If your wire sizes fall outside these ranges the part will not make a reliable connection.

Build integration

The two-port run-tap layout lets you branch a circuit without cutting the main feed, saving labour and preserving conductor integrity. It requires no special crimp tool — just standard pliers to seat the displacement blades. The 600-volt rating covers most low-voltage automotive and industrial control circuits. Installers needing more than one tap per run or a different insulation diameter must choose another connector.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBuchanan
Product typeInsulation-Piercing
Size & build
Overall length2.2 in (5.59 cm)

Questions about this item

How much current can the 600 V rating actually carry in a panel?

The connector is rated for 600 V maximum voltage; allowable current depends on the wire gauge you install, from 10 AWG up to 1/0 AWG on the run side and 10 AWG to 2 AWG on the tap side.

Does the insulation-piercing design work with standard THHN insulation up to .324 in?

Yes, the displacement teeth accept run-wire insulation up to .324 in and tap-wire insulation up to .257 in, covering common THHN sizes in the 8 AWG–1/0 AWG and 10 AWG–2 AWG ranges.

Will the 2.2 in body fit inside a standard 4 in junction box with the cover closed?

At 2.2 in long and a maximum insulation diameter of .5 in, the connector leaves ample room in a 4 in box for conductors and cover clearance.

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