I'm using 12 gauge stranded wire for the electrical bus under my layout. Now I'm looking for T-taps (see picture) the right size for 12 gauge wire but Lowes and Home Depot don't have them. I found them on ebay.com but the minimum order was 100 pieces! Yikes!
Does anybody know where I could buy 10 or 15 of these?
If I don't use T-taps, then what could I use to easily tap the bus?
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Hi Bill
I have never used that type of tap on the layout but once got a few at the auto supply for old truck wiring. Try Auto Zone, Advanced Auto,etc.
These mechanical connectors are price-eee. They do a good job. Split bolt
I'm using 12 gauge stranded wire for the electrical bus under my layout. Now I'm looking for T-taps (see picture) the right size for 12 gauge wire but Lowes and Home Depot don't have them. I found them on ebay.com but the minimum order was 100 pieces! Yikes! Does anybody know where I could buy 10 or 15 of these?
If I don't use T-taps, then what could I use to easily tap the bus?
The best ones I have found are the Tap it connectors from Posi-Tap. Item #606 works with 12-18 awg wire. Very easy to use.
Do a google search and you will find them.
You can get packages of 25 from McMaster-Carr
I have some of those terminal strips but mine didn't come with the metal jumpers; I'll just make some out of wire and spade connectors. Why didn't I think of that before?
Thanks for the photos.
Bill use the taps from Crutchfield. They're the best.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_6...Wire-Connectors.html
Have you tried an electrical supply house?
Side Rod
I have decided to use terminal strips, so problem is now solved. A generous forum member mailed some to me and they are just the ticket. Thanks for all the ideas! This forum is the greatest!
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