Thomas Betts 14RBD-183 Female Wire Disconnect 16-14 Awg

Product Description

The THOMAS BETTS 14RBD-183 is a fully insulated female wire disconnect terminal designed for secure, solderless wire termination in electrical wiring applications. The terminal accepts 16 to 14 AWG wire and features a 0.187 inch tab width for standard quick-disconnect mating. The blue vinyl insulation provides full coverage of the crimp barrel, offering both mechanical protection and easy wire gauge identification at a glance. This connector is installed by electricians and electrical tradespeople on control wiring, panel wiring, and appliance or equipment harness assemblies where a removable, slip-on connection is required.

This female disconnect is suited for residential and light commercial electrical work, including HVAC control circuit wiring, appliance wiring, and general panel or enclosure termination. The blue color coding identifies it as compatible with 16 to 14 AWG conductors, making it straightforward to match the correct terminal during assembly or service work. Sold in packages of 100 units, this terminal is appropriate for volume wiring tasks where consistent, reliable terminations are needed across multiple connection points.

Key Features

• Fully insulated vinyl construction rated UL 94 V-0 for flame resistance
• Accepts 16 to 14 AWG wire for a broad range of control and power wiring applications
• 0.187 inch tab width mates with standard 3/16 inch quick-disconnect receptacles
• Blue insulation color provides quick AWG range identification during installation
• CSA Certified and UL Listed under UL File E66716 for code-compliant installations
• RoHS compliant materials

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard 3/16 inch male tab quick-disconnect terminals in 16 to 14 AWG wiring applications. Suitable for use wherever a fully insulated female disconnect rated for this wire range is specified.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a ratcheting or hex-jaw wire terminal crimping tool rated for insulated vinyl disconnects in the 16 to 14 AWG range. De-energize and lockout the circuit before making or breaking any terminations. Strip wire to the manufacturer-recommended length to ensure full barrel engagement before crimping. Avoid using pliers in place of a proper crimping tool, as improper crimps can result in high-resistance connections or terminal pull-out.