{"product_id":"ancor-230163-12-10-awg-butt-connector-yellow-2-pack","title":"Ancor 230163 12-10 AWG Butt Connector, Yellow 2-Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Ancor 230163 is a double-crimp butt connector for splicing 12-10 AWG wire end to end. Tinned copper conductor, nylon insulation, and a funnel-entry second crimp for strain relief. UL 486C certified and color-coded yellow. Sold as a pack of 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA butt connector does one simple job, and does it where it matters. It splices two wire ends together end to end, inside a single insulated barrel. This is the Ancor 230163, built for 12-10 AWG wire and sold as a pack of 2. If you've got a bilge pump lead that got cut too short, a nav light run that needs extending, or an accessory circuit you're splicing into, this is the fitting that joins the two conductors into one solid, insulated connection. No wire nuts, no electrical tape wrapped around twisted strands. Just a clean crimp on each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this one apart from a plain barrel splice is the double crimp funnel entry. The funnel-shaped mouth guides every strand into the barrel so none of them fold back or splay out when you push the wire in. Then you crimp twice. The first crimp bites down on the bare conductor for the electrical connection. The second crimp grabs the wire's insulation jacket, which gives you strain relief. That matters on a boat. Everything vibrates, everything flexes, and a splice that only holds the copper will eventually work-harden and break at the barrel. The jacket crimp spreads that load so the joint lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connector itself is tinned copper. On the water that's not a nice-to-have, it's the difference between a connection that lasts a season and one that lasts the life of the boat. Bare copper corrodes fast in salt air, and corrosion means resistance, voltage drop, and heat. The tin plating seals the copper off from moisture so current keeps flowing clean. Ancor builds these from high-grade electrolytic copper, so you get good conductivity and less power loss across the splice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe insulation is nylon, not vinyl. Nylon shrugs off water, oil, fuel, chemicals, acids, and UV, and it won't split or crack the way cheaper vinyl insulation does when it ages in the sun or takes a knock in cold weather. It's color-coded too. Yellow is the standard code for the 12-10 AWG range, so when you're staring at a tangle of connectors in a bilge or behind the helm, you can tell at a glance which ones fit your wire without pulling out the gauge chart. That color coding is also why matching it to the right wire matters. Put a yellow connector on 12 or 10 gauge wire and the crimp seats properly. Use it on wire that's too thin and the barrel won't grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere do you actually use a 12-10 AWG splice on a boat? Plenty of places. Bilge and livewell pump feeds, navigation and anchor light runs, blower circuits, windlass control wires, and most mid-size accessory loads land in this gauge range. If you're rewiring after a refit or chasing down a corroded joint someone taped up years ago, a proper crimped butt connector is how you put it back right. Use a crimper sized for insulated terminals, strip the wire to the barrel depth, and give each end a firm double crimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest note on water. The nylon insulation resists moisture well, but this isn't an adhesive-lined heat shrink connector. For a splice that'll sit in standing bilge water or get fully submerged, step up to a heat-shrink sealed connector that seals the ends against the wire. For the vast majority of connections behind the dash, under a console, or in a dry bilge, this nylon double crimp does the job and holds up for years. Keep in mind a butt connector is a permanent splice. Once it's crimped, you're not pulling it back apart, so measure twice and cut once before you commit the crimp. The pack of 2 is handy for a single repair or for keeping a couple of spares in the wiring kit so you're never stuck mid-project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-10 AWG wire range, sized for mid-gauge DC runs like bilge pumps, nav lights, and accessory circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDouble crimp funnel entry adds a second crimp onto the wire jacket for strain relief against vibration and flexing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTinned copper conductor resists corrosion and keeps conductivity up where salt air and moisture attack bare copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNylon insulation resists water, oil, chemicals, and UV, and won't split or crack like vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor-coded yellow insulation makes the 12-10 AWG size easy to spot in a crowded harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUL 486C certified for splicing wire connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack of 2, handy for a quick repair or keeping spares in the wiring kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Ancor reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat wire size does this butt connector fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for 12-10 AWG wire. The barrel is sized so a 12 or 10 gauge conductor seats fully and crimps tight. Match the connector to the wire gauge for a proper grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does double crimp mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere are two crimp points. The first crimp bites the bare copper conductor for the electrical connection, and the second grabs the wire's insulation jacket for strain relief. The funnel entry guides the strands in so none splay out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy is the insulation yellow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYellow is the standard color code for the 12-10 AWG range. It lets you identify the right connector at a glance without checking a gauge chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the connector corrosion resistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's tinned copper, so the tin plating seals the copper against moisture and salt air. That keeps conductivity high and resistance low over the life of the splice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is UL 486C?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUL 486C is the safety standard for splicing wire connectors. This butt connector is certified to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many connectors come in a pack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo. It's a pack of 2, which is handy for a single repair or keeping spares in your wiring kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this in a wet or submerged location?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe nylon insulation resists water, oil, and UV, but it isn't an adhesive-lined heat shrink connector. 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