![]() ![]() The wire strip length is 11mm (about 7/16") but is not ultra-critical to a couple of mm, at least for prototyping and temporary test setups. They may have different ratings in other countries, to comply with national regs. The official wire size range is from 0.14 mm^2 up to 4 mm^2 copper section in any combination and they are rated for up to 32A and 440V AC working, at least for the UK versions. They are approved for permanent wiring installations - but the ease of adding and removing wires makes them very convenient for temporary connections, testing and prototyping etc., as well. They are toolless wire to wire connectors, you just lift the level on the position you want to insert or remove a wire and the connector stays open until you snap the lever back down. I realised I had never seen any mention of these on here & I though other people may find them useful. Wagos can definitely be easier to work with in a number of circumstances but I wouldn’t think that wirenuts are yesterday’s news.Hi all, just playing around with some motor control bits & using some Wago lever connectors for temporary connections. ![]() I think wirenuts and wagos have their place. Not sure if their design has changed since I used them. My only thought is what happens if you have to take a splice apart? I’m just not sure if there is a release on them or if you have to cut the wires off and start again. I used them mostly for lighting and they were fine. The wago’s seem to have come into fashion after I was in the field. When you troubleshoot or make repairs, it’s a lot easier to deal with wires that aren’t twisted into one solid connection. You just have to be mindful of making sure the wires are even and check to be sure it’s a solid connection after you put the wirenut on. I used to twist the crap out of wires but I learned it’s not necessarily any better than just letting the wirenut do it’s thing. The wirenut is designed to give them a twist as you tighten. Yesterday, as I was replacing a receptacle in a box where a previous owner had left me 3", and hadn't twisted anything, just twisted on some wire nuts and called it a day, I was thinking maybe Wagos were better than 45 minutes of my life getting this thing right.įor most wirenuts you don’t need to twist the wires. I mean, for low voltage stuff like my 3D printer or LED light setup, I'd use Wagos and crimped on ferrules in a second. So when making connections I always twist the F out of them, make sure I have a great connection on it's own, then appropriately tidy and trim and put a wire nut on it.īut lately, I've been watching a bunch of the Sparky Channel on youtube, his videos on the 2020 NEC, and he's often using the Wago Lever Nuts or Ideal In-Sure stab nuts and I started wondering if I'm living in the past. I have always avoided any of the stab-and-pray connectors, largely from hearing bad things about the receptacles with them in the distant past. Search before posting please Related Subs Misc tips and tricks Becoming an apprentice? Useful certifications for electricians Trade Threads Posts that fail to meet above requirements will be removed. r/AskElectricians /r/askanelectrician /r/diy /r/homeowners /r/electrical. Suggesting the burning scrap wire to remove the insulation will result in a ban. NO DIY, SELF-HELP POSTS, OR QUESTIONS FROM NON PROFESSIONALS. Incorrect, unsafe, or hazardous information will result in a ban. This includes company names of contractors. Back it up with a code reference.ĭO NOT post any personal information. Rules Generalĭon't be a dick, and adhere to the reddiquette If you are looking for DIY or general help please visit /r/askelectricians Pre-Apprentices start here before posting Help your fellow Redditors crack the electrical code. Talk shop, show off pictures of your work, and ask code related questions. Reddit's International Electrical Worker CommunityĪka The Great Reddit Council of Electricians In this photo, have a piece of paper with your username and date written on it. To get verified, send a photo to the mods that has your certificate/seal/card. Users with have verified their qualifications with the Mods Then message the mods with the country you are from. To add your country's flag to your flair, you must select a title from the drop down menu. ![]()
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