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Quickwire T-Connector Plug & Socket – QTPS3

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Quickwire T-Connector Plug & Socket – QTPS3
Part No                           Description

QTPS3                                T-Connector Plug & Socket

New pluggable T-Connector for flexible cable

The plug-in T-Connector is a 3 pole plug and socket: The plug accepts flexible cable and the socket consists of two Quickwire solid core twin and earth, loop in loop out connections.

The T-Connector offers the same dramatic time-savings and ease of use as all of our Quickwire junction boxes.

  • Compact – fits through a 30mm diameter hole.
  • One piece plug moulding simply snaps shut with cord grip.
  • Easy disconnection for maintenance and testing.
  • Dramatic time saving on site.
  • Pre-flexed plugs available. Contact us for details.
  • Designed and manufactured in Great Britain.

Plug Specification

Rating Supply Voltage 250V~ 16A (Overcurrent protection limited to 16A)
Poles 3 – pole
Cable entry 1 x Flexible (Class 5/6 conductors) or 1 x Rigid (Class 1 conductors)
Conductor Size 0.5mm² – 1.5mm²
Termination Screw terminals
Cord Grip size Max. 8.Ø Min. 4.0Ø
Dimensions 23mm x 24mm x 60mm (fits through a 30mmØ hole)
IP Rating IP20 (When plugged in)
Socket Specification
Rating Supply Voltage 250V~ 16A (Overcurrent protection limited to 16A)
Poles 3 – pole
Cable entry 1 or 2 x Twin & Earth (CPC) Solid cores, 1.0mm² – 1.5mm², Class 1 conductors
Termination Utilizes rapid Quickwire push in technology
Cord Grip Fully automatic
Conductor Size 1.0mm² – 1.5mm² Twin & Earth (CPC) Solid cores, Class 1 (conductors)
Dimensions 23mm x 24mm x 60mm (fits through a 30mmØ hole)
IP Rating IP30
Cable Preparation
Quickwire Plug Stripping Lengths
Flexible cable stripping guide for a Quickwire plug.
Quickwire Socket Stripping Lengths

Socket Installation

Twin & Earth cable stripping guide for a Quickwire Socket.

Socket Installation Step 1

1. Align prepared cable and guide into outlet, until resistance is met. At this stage check sheath is within cord grip (A) and conductors are visible through windows (B).

Socket Installation Step 2

2. Continue to push cable until shuttle snaps into place (A). Repeat process for other outlet or push in unused shuttle.

Plug Installation

Plug Installation Step 1

1. With plug covers fully open, terminate cable.

Plug Installation Step 2

2. Close just cover side which includes cord grip (A), then push cable firmly into cord grip (B).

Plug Installation Step 3

3. Bring other cover side around to meet and press both halves together until they click (C). Check both latches have engaged.