Thomas Betts RBD14-182 Female Wire Disconnect 16-14 Awg

Product Description

The THOMAS BETTS RBD14-182 is a fully insulated female wire disconnect terminal designed for reliable quick-connect and quick-disconnect wiring applications. The connector accepts 16 to 14 AWG wire and features a 0.187 inch (3/16 inch) tab width, making it compatible with standard male disconnect tabs found throughout electrical, HVAC control wiring, and appliance wiring installations. The blue nylon insulation sleeve indicates the 16-14 AWG wire range per industry color-coding convention and provides full insulation coverage over the barrel and tab entry point. This terminal meets CSA, UL 94 V-2, and UL Listed requirements and is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for installations where certification documentation is required.

This disconnect is used in residential and light commercial electrical and HVAC wiring where serviceable quick-connect terminations are needed at control boards, relays, contactors, fan motors, and other low-voltage or line-voltage components. It is commonly installed by electricians, HVAC technicians, and appliance service technicians. The 0.187 inch tab width is a standard dimension widely used across motor leads, terminal blocks, and control components throughout the trade. Sold in packages of 100, this terminal suits both service calls and new construction wiring tasks.

Key Features

• Fully insulated female disconnect with blue nylon sleeve for 16-14 AWG wire range
• 0.187 inch tab width fits standard 3/16 inch male quick-disconnect tabs
• Nylon insulation rated UL 94 V-2 for flame resistance
• UL Listed under File E66716 and CSA Certified for code-compliant installations
• RoHS compliant construction
• Packaged in quantities of 100 for shop stock or job-site use

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and general-use female quick-disconnect terminal compatible with standard 0.187 inch male tab connectors used in residential and light commercial electrical, HVAC, and appliance wiring applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician or HVAC technician in accordance with applicable NEC requirements. De-energize the circuit completely before terminating or removing any disconnect. Use a properly calibrated ratcheting or insulation-displacement crimping tool rated for nylon-insulated terminals to ensure a secure, gas-tight crimp. Do not solder over a crimped nylon-insulated terminal, as heat can degrade the insulation sleeve.