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Wire-Nut Wire Connector, 72B Blue, Bag of 100

Contains 100 units
$11.67
(12¢ /unit)
  • Supports wire range from #22 to #16 AWG
  • Ribbed shell is easy to grip and twist
  • Square-wire spring for secure connections
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About This Product

First introduced in 1928, Wire-Nut connectors from IDEAL Electrical set the standard for quality and convenience. Experience long-lasting connections with a fixed, square-cut spring that firmly grips the conductors. Twisting by hand is a breeze using the easy-grip ribbed shell. With a wire range from #22 AWG to #16 AWG, blue Model 72B Wire-Nuts ideal for fine stranded wire applications and are plenum-rated for air handling spaces. Trusted by professionals, the original Wire-Nut remains the go-to industry standard for secure, high-quality electrical connections.

Highlights

  • CONVENIENT WIRE RANGE: Handles #22 to #16 AWG wires, including combinations ranging from minimum two #22 AWG to a maximum of three #16 AWG
  • EASY INSTALLS: Ribbed shell is comfortable to grip and twist on by hand
  • Square-wire spring: inner spring creates its own threads for fast installations and secure hold strength
  • Impact strength: durable copolymer shell withstands grabbing and pulling from tools
  • Corrosion resistance : Protective coating on the spring is applied after coiling, ensuring coating is intact to provide long-lasting performance in harsh environments
  • Plenum-rated: Ideal for fine wire applications and UL-listed for air handling spaces
  • Ul-listed: tested and certified for safe and professional use up to 300V
  • Package includes : bag of 100 wire nut electrical wire connectors
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Product Information

Internet # 202894268

Model # 30-172P

Store SKU # 621095

Specifications

Dimensions

Connector Depth (in.)

.39

Connector Height (in.)

.70

Connector Width (in.)

.39

Details

Color Family

Blue

Maximum Wire Gauge

16

Minimum Wire Gauge

22

Package Quantity

100

Returnable

90-Day

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

See www.idealind.com or call Customer Assistance for warranty details.

Questions & Answers

Can these be used with light fixtures if staying within the wire gauge capacity (ie #14 w/ #20)? The application chart only checks these for lower volt applications. Such as HVAC, doorbells, etc.
ByMay 2, 2023
1 Answer | 
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Yes they can be used for that application. Have fun Ron at ron.kipper@idealindustries.com

By|May 3, 2023


    WILL THE BLUE WIRE NUT WORK WITH 3 #22 WIRES?
    ByNov 21, 2022
    1 Answer | 
    Answer This Question

    George here are the UL Listed wire combinations it is rated for. While there is no listing for 3 # 22 it should work. Ron at ron.kipper@idealindustries.com 1 #14 str. 1 #16 str. 2 or 3 #16 1 #18 str. 2 or 4 #18 2 or 5 #20 2 #22 1 #14 w/1 #16 1 #14 w/1 or 2 #18 1 #14 w/1 or 3 #20 1 #14 w/1 or 4 #22 1 #16 w/1 or 3 #18 1 #16 w/ 1 #18 w/ 1 #20 1 #16 w/1 or 4 #20 or #22 1 #16 w/1 #22 w/1 #18 or #20 2 #16 w/1 #18 2 #16 w/1 or 2 #20 2 #16 w/1 #20 w/1 #22 2 #16 w/1 or 3 #22 1 #18 w/1 or 4 #20 or #22 1 or 2 #18 w/1 #20 w/1 #22 2 #18 w/1 or 3 #20 or #22 3 #18 w/1 or 2 #20 or #22 4 #18 w/1 #20 or #22 3 #20 w/1 or 2 #22 4 #20 w/1 #22

    By|Nov 22, 2022


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      This is a bulk package of medium size wire-nut connectors (3 bags at 100 per bag). They are great...
      This is a bulk package of medium size wire-nut connectors (3 bags at 100 per bag). They are great to have on hand to deal with residential medium gauge wiring jobs or for wiring repairs around the house. I use them to fix appliances, light fixtures, or lamps. Making wiring connections that involves small to medium size wire gauge that are gauge 14 or smaller, seem to be best for these wire-nut connectors..
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      Wire-nuts provide provide a convenient way to connect household electrical wires inside a electri...
      Wire-nuts provide provide a convenient way to connect household electrical wires inside a electrical work boxes. The packaging includes clear instructions on how many wires of particular thickness can be connected and the length to strip each wire of its insulation. These blue connectors can be used for a minimum of two number 22 wires and a maximum of three number 16 wires. The packaging has a table of allowed numbers of wires of each gauge. The wires can be twisted together before screwing on the connector. It is convenient to have the table as part of the packaging, and I always keep my connectors in the original packaging for that reason.
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      This review is for a 100 pack of Ideal 72B blue wire nut connectors. The specifications state th...
      This review is for a 100 pack of Ideal 72B blue wire nut connectors. The specifications state that these connectors can handle a minimum of two 22 gauge wires and a maximum of three 16 gauge wires. The specifications also state that these connectors are flame retardant up to 221 degrees fahrenheit. The shell of these connectors is ridged to make it easier to turn them. There’s not much else I could say about these connectors but they seem to be a quality product and I’d recommend them for your electrical connections.
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      The Ideal 72 Blue WIRE-NUT Wire Connectors (100 per Bag, Standard Package is 3 Bags) are a great ...
      The Ideal 72 Blue WIRE-NUT Wire Connectors (100 per Bag, Standard Package is 3 Bags) are a great deal. Each of the three bags contains 100 smaller sized wire nuts, all in blue. I often get into projects that involve working with smaller sized wiring. Having these Ideal Blue Wire nuts on hand for such projects will save quite a bit of consternation. The individual packs are perforated for easy opening. The bags are zip lock so you can keep the wire nuts in the original bag if you prefer. I actually put all of the wire nuts into one of the bags. The nuts themselves are the highest quality, American made, and work well securing wires together as intended. They grip nicely and the nuts grab the wires and secure them quickly. It’s nice having this quantity of smaller wire nut available for when I need them. I’ll sleep tonight…
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      Very good product. The small size used with an appropriate gauge wire, reduces overcrowding in ti...
      Very good product. The small size used with an appropriate gauge wire, reduces overcrowding in tight electrical boxes sometimes caused by using over-sized nuts. When used with doorbell wire or 14 ga stranded or solid copper wire, the connection was easy to make and to screw tight. The steel inner-spring held wires secure (see pictures). No pre-twisting was necessary. I like that the package is resealable, helping to keep these small fasteners from spilling out. I my opinion, this is a good value for a quality wire nut.
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      There is no bigger name in the electrical wire nut business than IDEAL who invented the first scr...
      There is no bigger name in the electrical wire nut business than IDEAL who invented the first screw-on wire connector in 1928. They manufacturer and sell a whole line of wire nuts and these #73B small blue nuts have a range of a minimum of 2 - #22, 2 - #18 to a maximum of 3 - #16 wires. They come packaged in boxes and bags of 100 pieces. While I prefer to twist the stripped wires tightly together before twisting on the wire nut, these IDEAL wire nuts do not require that the wires be twisted together first. Simply strip back about 1/2”, hold the wires parallel to each other, and tightly screw on the wire nut. To complete the connection continue to screw on the nut until there are approximately 2 complete twists in the insulated wires below the wire nut. These IDEAL wires nuts are made of hard plastic with a ribbed body for easy and secure gripping. Made in USA.
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      Response from Ron KipperMar 26, 2018
      Hey TC thanks for the great review. When I first got hired by IDEAL the question was how many people make wire-nuts? I'm thinking well a lot of people make wire-nuts and quickly found out only one company makes Wire_Nut® connectors it is our registered brand! Ron at ron.kipper@idealindustries.com
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      Perfect size for those smaller gauge wires. Holds tight
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      Wire Gauge Range

      #22 to #16 AWG
      16 - 14 AWG
      22 - 10 AWG
      10-22 AWG

      Temperature Rating

      167° Fahrenheit
      167°F
      167°F

      Voltage Rating

      300V
      600V (building wiring) / 1000V (signs and fixtures)
      600 volts
      600-Volt

      Waterproof

      Insulation Type

      Vinyl
      Vinyl
      Heat Shrink