{"product_id":"ancor-230206-ring-terminal-22-18-awg-3-8in-red-5-pack","title":"Ancor 230206 Ring Terminal 22-18 AWG 3\/8in Red 5-Pack","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Ancor 230206 is a five-pack of nylon-insulated ring terminals for 22-18 AWG wire with a 3\/8-inch stud hole. Tinned copper resists corrosion in salt air, and the red insulation follows the standard gauge color code. The small, reliable ring connection for gauges, nav lights, and accessory circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Ancor 230206 ring terminals are the small, unglamorous parts that quietly keep a boat's wiring honest. You get five nylon-insulated ring terminals sized for 22-18 AWG wire with a 3\/8-inch stud hole. That's the combination you reach for on gauge senders, nav light runs, electronics power and ground, and the dozens of smaller circuits that live behind the dash. Nothing flashy. Just a clean, reliable ring connection that lands on a stud and stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's why the material matters out on the water. The conductor is tinned copper, not bare copper. Salt air and bilge moisture go after bare copper fast, and once a connector starts to corrode you get voltage drop, flickering lights, and gauges that read wrong. The tin plating on this terminal resists that corrosion and keeps the metal galvanically compatible with marine-grade tinned wire, so the whole connection ages at the same rate instead of one end eating the other. It's the difference between a joint you make once and a joint you're back fixing in two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 22-18 AWG range covers a lot of a boat's lighter wiring. Think instrument and sender wires, LED courtesy and nav lighting, bilge switch signal leads, stereo remote wires, and small accessory circuits. If you've got a wire in that gauge window that needs to bolt down to a terminal block, bus bar, or ground stud with a 3\/8-inch screw, this is the ring that fits. The red insulation isn't just color for looks either. Red is the standard code for 22-18 gauge connectors, so when you or the next person opens the panel, the color tells you the wire size at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward crimp work. Strip the wire back, slide it into the barrel so the insulation seats under the nylon collar, and crimp with an insulated-terminal crimper set for the 22-18 range. The nylon insulation does double duty. It insulates the barrel, and it grips the wire jacket so the connection takes engine-bay vibration and trailer bounce without the strands fatiguing right at the crimp. Give every finished crimp a firm tug before you button up the panel. A good one won't budge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are UL 486C listed, which is the standard that covers splicing wire connectors, so you're not guessing about whether the terminal meets a recognized spec. For anyone wiring to ABYC practice, a properly crimped tinned ring terminal on tinned wire is exactly the kind of connection you want below deck. The 3\/8-inch ring is a common size for larger ground studs and distribution blocks, so these fill a slot a lot of smaller terminals can't reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA five-pack is the right size for a specific job. Wiring in a new depth sounder, replacing the ground ends on a run of cabin lights, or refreshing the terminals on a switch panel that's seen better days. If you do a lot of rigging, it's worth keeping a few packs of different stud sizes in the kit so you're never stopped mid-job for want of the right ring. And because they're small and cheap, there's no reason to reuse a tired, green-tinged terminal when a fresh one costs pennies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest note. A ring terminal is only as good as the crimp behind it and the wire in front of it. Pair these with marine-grade tinned wire, use the right crimp tool, and seal exposed connections where they'll see spray, and they'll outlast most of the gear they're feeding. Skip the crimp tool and twist them on by hand, and no connector on the market will save you. Do it right the first time and forget about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits 22-18 AWG wire, the gauge range for most instrument, lighting, and signal runs on a boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3\/8-inch stud hole lands on larger ground studs, distribution blocks, and bus bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTinned copper conductor resists corrosion and stays galvanically compatible with marine-grade tinned wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNylon insulation grips the wire jacket and takes vibration without cracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRed insulation follows the standard 22-18 AWG color code, so your harness stays easy to read\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrimp-on connection, no solder or added heat required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUL 486C listed to the recognized standard for splicing wire connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaged five to a bag for a single job or kit restock\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 gauge do these ring terminals fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey're sized for 22-18 AWG wire. That covers most of a boat's lighter circuits, like gauge senders, nav and courtesy lighting, bilge switch leads, and small accessory runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat stud or screw size does the ring fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe ring hole is sized for a 3\/8-inch stud. It lands cleanly on larger ground studs, distribution blocks, and bus bars that take a 3\/8-inch screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre these corrosion resistant for marine use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The conductor is tinned copper, so the tin plating resists the corrosion that salt air and bilge moisture cause on bare copper. It also stays galvanically compatible with marine-grade tinned wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy is the insulation red?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRed is the standard color code for 22-18 AWG connectors. The color tells you the wire-size range at a glance when you open a panel, which keeps troubleshooting faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a special tool to install them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUse an insulated-terminal crimp tool set for the 22-18 range. Strip the wire, seat it in the barrel under the nylon collar, crimp, then give it a firm tug to confirm the connection holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the insulation made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNylon. It insulates the barrel and grips the wire jacket so the crimp takes vibration and bounce without the strands fatiguing at the connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre these UL listed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, they're UL 486C listed. That's the recognized standard covering splicing wire connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many terminals come in a pack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFive. 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