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Blue push-in wire connector, three ports, polycarbonate housing, 0.78 in long

Ideal

Ideal Push-In Connector 3-Port Blue PK150

SKU CH-HTCT-CRBV5

Push-in wire connector joins up to three copper conductors from 12 to 10 AWG, rated 600 V and 221 °F

  • Overall length0.78 in (1.98 cm)
  • Main materialHAWA
  • Product typePush-In
  • Push-in design speeds wiring by eliminating twisting
  • Three ports accept 12 to 10 AWG stranded copper conductors
  • Rated 600 V and 221 °F for demanding circuits
  • Polycarbonate housing meets UL 94 V-2 flammability standard
  • Pack of 150 connectors simplifies bulk project planning

Ideal 3-Port Push-In Connector

This three-port push-in connector accepts stranded copper or tin-plated copper wires from 12 AWG to 10 AWG without tools. The polycarbonate housing measures 0.78 in long, 0.86 in wide and 0.45 in high. It is UL listed, CSA certified and RoHS compliant with a UL 94 V-2 flammability rating.

Thermals and electrical limits

Rated for 600 V and a maximum operating temperature of 221 °F, the connector remains stable in standard residential and light commercial circuits. The push-in design maintains consistent contact pressure so resistance stays low and heat rise is minimal under normal loads. No active cooling or derating is required within the stated voltage and temperature range.

Upgrade from twist-on connectors

Replaces traditional twist-on wire nuts for faster, repeatable terminations in junction boxes and fixture wiring. The jump is worth it when installers want tool-free insertion, clear port visibility and a compact footprint for 12–10 AWG stranded conductors. Not suited for solid wire larger than 10 AWG, aluminium conductors or circuits exceeding 600 V.

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Price $38.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 1,610 comparable items (median $25.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIdeal
Product typePush-In
Size & build
Overall length0.78 in (1.98 cm)
Main materialHAWA

Questions about this item

How do I install the Ideal 3-port push-in connector and what is the common mistake?

Strip each copper or tin-plated copper wire to the correct length, then push firmly into any of the three ports until it seats; the frequent error is not pushing the conductor far enough past the internal spring contact.

What maintenance or replacement will the Ideal push-in connector need later?

The polycarbonate housing is rated UL 94 V-2 and RoHS compliant; inspect periodically for discolouration or cracked insulation after sustained exposure to 221 °F and replace any connector showing heat damage.

What limit appears first when the Ideal connector runs continuously at high load?

The 221 °F maximum operating temperature is the first constraint reached under sustained current, well before the 600 V voltage rating becomes a factor.

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