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Orange nylon two-pole luminaire disconnect with push-in ports for 12-18 AWG solid copper wire

Ideal

Ideal 102 2-Wire Luminaire Disconnect 12-18 AWG Orange 25/Card

SKU CH-5E4N-VBVAH MPN 102

A push-in luminaire disconnect for 12-18 AWG solid copper wires, rated 6 A and supplied as 25 orange nylon connectors

  • Product typeElectrical Equipment
  • Safe disconnect of ballast wiring with plug-to-socket design
  • Push-in connection for 12-18 AWG solid copper wire
  • Two ports per side simplify luminaire installation
  • Nylon housing provides durable insulation
  • Pack of 25 connectors for multiple fixtures

Two-Wire Luminaire Disconnect

The Ideal 102 is a 2-pole push-in connector rated for 6 A that joins solid copper conductors from 12 to 18 AWG on both ballast and line sides. Its orange nylon housing provides insulation and quick visual identification in junction boxes. Each card supplies 25 disconnects for volume wiring jobs.

Suited for fluorescent ballast swaps

Electricians who need a tool-free, plug-to-socket disconnect for hot and neutral solid wires will find this model efficient. It is not intended for stranded conductors, multi-port distribution beyond two poles, or circuits exceeding the 6 A rating. Buyers needing larger gauge capacity or different pole counts should look at other connectors.

Handles two solid wires per side from 12 to 18 AWG

The disconnect comfortably manages standard ballast wiring within the stated gauge range and current limit. Headroom ends when conductors fall outside the solid 12–18 AWG window, when current demand exceeds 6 A, or when an application requires more than two poles per connector.

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Price $31.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIDEAL
Product typeElectrical Equipment

Questions about this item

What solid wire gauges must I have on both the ballast and line sides for the Model 102 to accept them?

The disconnect takes solid copper wire from 18 AWG up to 12 AWG on both the ballast side and the line side, with two ports per side.

Will the Model 102 mate with an older Ideal luminaire disconnect that uses the same push-in interface?

Yes, the plug-to-socket design follows the same push-in contact pattern, so it will connect to existing Ideal ballast and line connectors of the same type.

How can I confirm the Model 102 is seated correctly after wiring?

Push each solid wire into its port until it stops; the internal contact grips the conductor, and the orange nylon housing shows the connection is fully inserted when the wire end is no longer visible.

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