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Push a stripped wire into each end, crimp both sides, and the tin-plated brass barrel clamps the strands while the \u003cstrong\u003ePVC sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the whole join. This is the \u003cstrong\u003eblue BV2 size\u003c\/strong\u003e, which takes \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 to 2.5 mm² wire (16 to 14 AWG)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most common gauge in 12V automotive, trailer, marine and general low-voltage work. Sold loose by the piece so you buy the exact number your job needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nznpd__checks\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoins two wires end to end in a single crimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin-plated brass barrel for a low-resistance join\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully insulating PVC sleeve, no exposed metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour coded blue for 1.5 to 2.5 mm² (16 to 14 AWG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600V insulation, rated to 75°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunnel-shaped ends make the wire easy to feed in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy more, pay less with automatic bulk pricing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocked and dispatched fast from NZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eBuy more, pay less\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__tiers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__tier\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminimum order\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBase price\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__tier\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econnectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSave 15%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__tier\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econnectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSave 25%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__tier\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econnectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSave 35%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully insulated butt splice connector (BV2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColour \/ size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWire size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 to 2.5 mm² (16 to 14 AWG)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTerminal body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrass\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInsulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePVC sleeve, fully insulated\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eInsulation voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e600V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaximum temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 26 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWire entry bore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 2.3 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCurrent handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet by the wire you crimp, not the connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMarkings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlain blue sleeve, no printed part markings\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConnection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrimp, using an insulated terminal crimping tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSold as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual connectors, 5 piece minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eWhat you'll receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__included\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qty\"\u003e5+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoose blue insulated butt connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold per piece with a 5 connector minimum, so you can set the exact quantity your job needs at checkout. Bulk discounts apply automatically at 25, 50 and 100 pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eRepairing a cut or broken 12V wire\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eExtending a loom, sensor or light lead\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eBoat, trailer and caravan wiring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eSolar, battery and LED runs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eSpeaker and accessory wiring\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eAny permanent join you don't want to solder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to crimp them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"nznpd__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrip both wires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemove about 6 to 8 mm of insulation from the end of each wire and twist the strands together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert one wire into each end\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed the bare copper in until it reaches the middle of the barrel and the wire insulation sits against the sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimp both ends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eSqueeze each end with an insulated terminal crimping tool, using the blue jaw position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTug to test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePull firmly on both wires. A good crimp will not move. If a wire slides out, cut it back and redo it with a fresh connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e match the connector colour to your wire gauge for the best crimp, blue being 1.5 to 2.5 mm². These are insulated but not sealed, so for wet or exposed locations either slip adhesive lined heat shrink over the finished join or use our solder seal connectors instead. 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