{"product_id":"ancor-heat-shrink-butt-connector-16-14-awg-50-pack-ver-81215","title":"Vernalift Ancor Heat Shrink Butt Connector 16–14 AWG 50-Pack (VER-81215)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAncor Heat Shrink Butt Connector — 16–14 AWG, 50-Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake clean, watertight inline wire splices with Ancor's industry-leading heat shrink butt connectors. The VER-81215 50-pack gives you a full project supply of 16–14 AWG connectors — the most common gauge range for marine accessory wiring, lighting circuits, instrument feeds, and panel connections — with the adhesive-lined heat shrink sleeve that sets Ancor apart from standard butt connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncor Marine-Grade Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ancor is the benchmark for marine electrical connectors, manufactured to ABYC E-11 and UL 1426 standards for marine wiring applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Wall Adhesive-Lined Heat Shrink\u003c\/strong\u003e — Inner adhesive flows into the crimp zone during heating, creating a fully sealed, waterproof splice that resists corrosion in salt, bilge, and high-humidity environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16–14 AWG Wire Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — Covers the most common marine accessory gauge range; suitable for navigation lights, bilge pumps, VHF feeds, instrument wiring, and general panel circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinned Copper Barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Corrosion-resistant tinned copper crimp barrel ensures a low-resistance, gas-tight connection with long-term conductivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInline Splice Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Joins two wire ends end-to-end for clean, professional wire extensions, repairs, and splices without junction boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50-Pack Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sufficient for a full wiring project or a well-stocked service bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancor (VER \/ Vernalift)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat shrink butt connector (adhesive-lined, dual-wall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–14 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tinned copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-wall adhesive-lined heat shrink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inline wire splices, wire extensions, circuit repairs, marine accessory wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e VER-81215\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eButt Connectors vs Ring Terminals — When to Use Each\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButt connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use when joining two wire ends inline: extending a wire run, repairing a broken circuit, or splicing in a new component mid-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRing terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use when terminating a wire end at a screw, stud, or bus bar connection point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a complete marine wiring kit, pair the VER-81215 butt connectors with Ancor heat shrink ring terminals (SKU 46388 for 1\/4\" stud, SKU 825085 for 3\/8\" stud) in the same 16–14 AWG gauge range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrip both wire ends to the correct length so each conductor fills half the barrel without the conductors touching each other. Insert one wire from each end and crimp firmly with a ratcheting crimper rated for 16–14 AWG — do not use plier-style crimpers. Apply heat evenly with a heat gun from the center outward until the sleeve shrinks uniformly and adhesive flows from both ends. Allow to cool before flexing or routing. Do not use an open flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 50 connectors per pack and Ancor's proven marine-grade construction, the VER-81215 is the right choice for any marine wiring project where a sealed, vibration-proof inline splice is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WEST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43564292505636,"sku":"VER-81215","price":39.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/marine-heat-shrink-electrical-butt-connectors-309103.jpg?v=1776358616","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/ancor-heat-shrink-butt-connector-16-14-awg-50-pack-ver-81215","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}