Low Voltage Tap Wire Connectors, Waterproof Wire Connectors for Low Voltage Landscape Lights, Spotlights, Pathway Lights, Electrical Fastener, AWG 14/16/18/20/22 Gauge Wire, Black Pack of 20

What It Is

These low voltage tap wire connectors are waterproof, solderless electrical fasteners designed to splice or tap into low voltage landscape lighting wires (spotlights, pathway lights) without stripping or cutting the main cable. They are not for lawn mower engines or battery terminals—use exclusively for 12V/24V outdoor lighting systems.

Fitment & Compatibility

• Wire gauge: Fits AWG 14, 16, 18, 20, and 22 gauge solid or stranded copper wire. Check your existing landscape cable size—if it’s 12 gauge or thinner than 22, these won’t clamp securely.
• Voltage: Rated for low voltage (12V–24V AC/DC). Do not use on 120V household wiring.
• Connector type: “Tap” style (pierces insulation when closed). Requires a separate male/female quick disconnect or direct wire-to-wire connection—these are not inline butt splices.
• Compatibility: Works with any brand of low voltage landscape light that uses standard two-conductor cable (e.g., Hampton Bay, Malibu, Volt). No OEM-specific fitment.

Key Things to Know

• Waterproof claim: Silicone gel inside provides basic moisture resistance, but submerging in standing water or burying directly in wet soil may eventually fail. Use in dry locations or inside junction boxes for best results.
• Installation difficulty: Easy—no stripping, crimping, or soldering. Squeeze with pliers until the metal teeth pierce the wire. Over-squeezing can crack the plastic body.
• Common gotcha: The connector is one-time use. If you need to reposition a light, you must cut the wire and use a new connector.
• Wire count limit: Each tap accepts only one main wire and one branch wire—cannot daisy-chain multiple lights through a single tap.

Should You Buy It

If you’re installing or repairing low voltage landscape lights and want a quick, no-tool tap solution for 14–22 gauge wire, these are a solid budget pick. Avoid if you need heavy-duty waterproofing for direct burial, or if your system uses 12 gauge or larger cable—you’ll need a different size.