{"product_id":"ancor-356803-heat-shrink-flag-disconnect-22-18-awg-3pk","title":"Ancor 356803 Heat Shrink Flag Disconnect 22-18 AWG 3pk","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eAncor's 1\/4 inch heat shrink flag disconnect solves the tight-space wiring problem. The female tab comes off the wire at a 90-degree angle, so it tucks flat behind panels and against bulkheads where a straight connector won't fit. Tinned copper and adhesive-lined heat shrink make it a sealed, corrosion-resistant connection built for salt air. Pack of three, sized for 22 to 18 gauge wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever tried to land a spade connector on a terminal that sits flush against a bulkhead, you know the problem. A straight quick-disconnect wants to stick straight out, and there's no room for it. That's exactly what Ancor's 1\/4 inch heat shrink flag disconnect solves. The tab comes off the wire at a 90-degree angle, so the connection lays flat and tucks in tight behind a panel, inside a console, or up against the back of a switch. This pack gives you three female flag disconnects sized for 22 to 18 gauge wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are Ancor Marine Grade terminals, and that matters more on a boat than most folks realize. The barrel is tinned copper, not bare copper. Bare copper looks fine on day one, then the salt air gets into it and you start chasing green corrosion and voltage drop a season later. Tinned copper shrugs that off. It gives you low electrical resistance and real corrosion protection, which is the whole point of using marine wire and marine terminals instead of the automotive stuff from the parts store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe insulation is adhesive-lined heat shrink, and that's the feature that earns its keep out here. You crimp the terminal onto stripped wire the same way you'd crimp any disconnect. Then you hit the barrel with a heat gun. The shrink tube pulls down tight, the adhesive inside melts and flows around the wire, and when it cools you've got a sealed, water-tight connection with built-in strain relief. No bare metal for spray to reach. No wicking up the strands. It's the difference between a splice that survives a few years in a bilge and one that doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 22 to 18 gauge range covers a lot of the small-conductor wiring on a boat. Think nav light runs, bilge pump switches, electronics power leads, gauge senders, and accessory circuits. Anywhere you want a clean disconnect so you can pull a component for service without cutting wire. The 1\/4 inch female tab mates to a standard 1\/4 inch male blade, so it drops right into the quick-connect fittings you already find on switches, breakers, and a lot of marine accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne note on sizing. These are made for 22 to 18 gauge conductors, so match the wire to the terminal. Too small a wire in too big a barrel won't crimp tight, and forcing heavier wire in defeats the seal. If you're running larger gauge for a windlass, a big pump, or a battery circuit, step up to the matching size in the same terminal family. Right terminal, right wire, every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy a flag style instead of a standard straight disconnect? Space. When a terminal has to sit in a shallow cavity or right against a flat surface, the 90-degree flag geometry keeps the wire running parallel to the mounting surface instead of poking out into thin air. It's a small thing until you're the one trying to close a switch panel that won't quite seat because a straight connector is in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a clean install, strip back the right amount of insulation so the conductor fills the barrel without a long bare tail, crimp with a proper ratchet crimper, then shrink from the center out so trapped air escapes the ends. Give it a gentle tug test when it cools. Done right, one of these will outlast the accessory it's feeding. Pack of three, so you've got spares for the next project or a matched set for a small wiring job. Keep a few in the boat bag and you'll reach for them more than you'd guess. They're cheap insurance against a corroded connection that leaves you with a dead pump or a dark nav light at the worst possible moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1\/4 inch (.250\") female flag tab mates to standard 1\/4 inch male quick-connect blades on switches, breakers, and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for 22 to 18 gauge wire, the small-conductor range used for nav lights, electronics leads, and accessory circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e90-degree flag geometry keeps the wire parallel to the mounting surface so the connection tucks into tight cavities\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTinned copper barrel resists salt-air corrosion and holds low electrical resistance for the life of the connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdhesive-lined heat shrink insulation seals water out and adds strain relief when heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAncor Marine Grade construction built for the wet, high-vibration reality of a boat, not dry-land automotive use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePack of 3 gives you spares or a matched set for a small wiring job\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrimp-then-heat workflow works with a standard ratchet crimper and any heat gun\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 do these fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey're made for 22 to 18 gauge (AWG) wire. Match the conductor to the barrel for a tight crimp and a proper seal. Wire that's too small won't grip, and heavier wire won't seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the 1\/4 inch measurement refer to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the tab (blade) width, .250 inch, the most common quick-disconnect size on marine switches, breakers, and accessories. The female flag connector slides onto a matching 1\/4 inch male blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat makes a flag disconnect different from a standard one?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe tab comes off the wire at a 90-degree angle instead of straight in line. That lets the wire lay flat against a surface and tuck into shallow spaces where a straight connector would stick out too far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need a heat gun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, to get the full benefit. You crimp the terminal on first, then heat the barrel. The adhesive-lined shrink tube pulls down tight and the glue flows around the wire to seal it. Without heat it still works as a crimp connector, but you lose the water-tight seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre these marine grade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. These are Ancor Marine Grade terminals with tinned copper barrels. Tinning is what fends off the corrosion that eats bare-copper automotive terminals in salt air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy tinned copper instead of bare copper?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTinned copper gives the least electrical resistance while adding real corrosion protection. On a boat that's the difference between a connection that stays solid and one that turns green and drops voltage after a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many are in the pack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThree female flag disconnects. Enough for spares or a small wiring job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhere can I use these on my boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnywhere you've got 22 to 18 gauge wire and want a serviceable disconnect. 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