3M Scotchlok Electrical IDC 905-POUCH, Double Run or Tap, Red, 22-18 AWG (Tap), 18-14 AWG (Run), 50/Pouch

Before I bought these I did my train layout the hard way with multiple port terminals. Once I was directed to the convenience of these ‘suitcase’ connectors and started to use them, I was overjoyed by their convenience. They are super easy to install and make great power/signal bus connections.

These 3M Scotchlok 905 connectors are great suitcase IDC connectors and work very well to connect smaller wire (22 to 18WAWG) to larger (18 to 14AWG) wire. I've used hundreds on my model railroad to connect the small (22AWG) track feeds to the sub-bus (14AWG) using regular pliers to close them and have not had a single failure.

Very easy to work with. Connectors pushed in hard, but makes good contact and stays closed.

I got these because I am running a series of branch wires off of a main line. These work well for the task, but are a bit difficult to ensure you get them closed fully. They do not seem to want to close fully unless you use a pair of plyers or something of that sort to get the leverage necessary to force the clasp fully closed. They do the job nicely; I am not sure of what losses happen due to the style of fastener, basically break the insulation with a metal bar. I have no need to test because as I said the product works for my needs.

I love these connectors. They are easy to use and are a great value. I used them on my model railroad to light up buildings and accessories. Making connections under the table was so easy and did not require having to solder. There are many applications for these connectors and I would definitely recommend them. Kudos to the seller, who shipped the item in a timely fashion and followed up to be sure that I was satisfied.

Quality item, fast shipping. Easy to use, good value for the money. Highly recommended

Only the best, don't buy other cheap brands they are brittle and the connectors corrode.. 3m for the win

This works great. Much more convenient than stripping and soldering. I used it to hook up some low-voltage audio cables in my car. One note. This is for approx 18-22 AWG cables. if your cables are smaller than 22 AWG, then this cable holder might not pierce them enough for conductivity, since the gap in the electrical contact is made for a thicker wire. To surmount this for my thinner cables, I manually stripped both cables, twisted the copper together, and then I used the Scotchlok with both cables in the *same* side of the lock. The lock functions to hold the two wires together at the contact point, and I get a solid electrical contact even if I jiggle the wires around. Used this way, the lock also provided a reasonably mechanical hold (I tested by lightly tugging on the contact - but didn't pull with all my might either...)

Provide a good connection and are very easy to use.

Well worth it. Compatible with gauge wires i use for runs and taps. Better than the knockoffs

Love them!

This 3M product is so easy to use as long as you use the cable sizes stated. Don't buy cheap rip offs.

The items are exactly what i require for my project