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25-Piece WAGO 221 Lever-Nuts Compact Splicing Wire Connector Assortment

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Peppy Products LLC via Amazon also has 25-Piece WAGO 221 Lever-Nuts Compact Splicing Wire Connector Assortment (No case included) on sale for $12.86. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Staff Member DesertGardener and Community Member tarus for sharing this deal.

25-Piece Set Includes:
  • 10x 221-412 (2 conductor)
  • 10x 221-413 (3 conductor)
  • 5x 221-415 (5 conductor)

No longer available:
  • Peppy Products LLC via Amazon has 36-Pc WAGO 221 Lever-Nuts Compact Splicing Wire Connector Assortment w/ Case on sale for $18.95. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

About this product:
  • Connect any combination of solid, stranded, and flexible copper wires faster and more reliably
  • Terminates 24-12 AWG
  • UL Listed, Genuine WAGO LEVER-NUTS
  • Visually inspect for proper strip length and complete wire insertion through its transparent housing
  • 36-Piece Set Includes
    • 16x 221-412 (2 conductor)
    • 12x 221-413 (3 conductor)
    • 8x 221-415 (5 conductor)
    • Case


     

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Peppy Products LLC via Amazon also has 25-Piece WAGO 221 Lever-Nuts Compact Splicing Wire Connector Assortment (No case included) on sale for $12.86. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Staff Member DesertGardener and Community Member tarus for sharing this deal.

25-Piece Set Includes:
  • 10x 221-412 (2 conductor)
  • 10x 221-413 (3 conductor)
  • 5x 221-415 (5 conductor)

No longer available:
  • Peppy Products LLC via Amazon has 36-Pc WAGO 221 Lever-Nuts Compact Splicing Wire Connector Assortment w/ Case on sale for $18.95. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

About this product:
  • Connect any combination of solid, stranded, and flexible copper wires faster and more reliably
  • Terminates 24-12 AWG
  • UL Listed, Genuine WAGO LEVER-NUTS
  • Visually inspect for proper strip length and complete wire insertion through its transparent housing
  • 36-Piece Set Includes
    • 16x 221-412 (2 conductor)
    • 12x 221-413 (3 conductor)
    • 8x 221-415 (5 conductor)
    • Case


     

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon based on over 3775 customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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airdrummingfool
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I haven't purchased it, but here's a 50-piece kit for $20: https://www.amazon.com/Connectors...0CQ6Z84G9/.

full disclosure/weird story: I bought a different Wimitools connector kit that was prominently labeled "Wago", but that listing (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQ6YVTLJ/) has since been scrubbed of all uses of the word "Wago". I contacted them and they confirmed that the connectors are Wagos (they said "we are just repackaging"), so I don't know why they removed the brand name from the listing. There is one review on that listing that claimed the connectors were not Wagos (based on a 3% size difference?), so perhaps they wanted to start a new listing and hope for better reviews. I can't tell a difference between the ones from that pack and other Wagos I've purchased from other sellers. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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I'd rather spend the extra than have it (in order of most to least likely):
1 - Fail and cause the field device to stop working, work intermittently, or damage the field device.
2 - Fail and trip a breaker.
3 - Fail and cause a fire.

I'm not going to say "knock-off or unlisted electrical connectors will cause your home to catch fire with near certainty" - but there is a chance.

With how aggressive insurers are becoming as they experience significant financial losses, installing unlisted (non UL/CE) hardware could become more risky than the cost savings when you consider the chance of a claim denial after State Farm buys your Amazon purchase history.

A thought like that previously would only come to somebody wearing a tinfoil hat, but with how quickly computing is moving there's no guessing where we'll end up.
SharpHarrier9782
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I agree! Some things it's ok to get directly from China. Electrical items like this, even if half price, as a DIY'er, the difference is not worth it. I'm not building a whole house, just replacing things here and there. So, I'm ok spending a little extra for the peace of mind. As a DIY'er, these are fantastic - easy and a sure and safe connection.

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Quote from MyrMcCheese :
I'd rather spend the extra than have it (in order of most to least likely):
1 - Fail and cause the field device to stop working, work intermittently, or damage the field device.
2 - Fail and trip a breaker.
3 - Fail and cause a fire.

I'm not going to say "knock-off or unlisted electrical connectors will cause your home to catch fire with near certainty" - but there is a chance.

With how aggressive insurers are becoming as they experience significant financial losses, installing unlisted (non UL/CE) hardware could become more risky than the cost savings when you consider the chance of a claim denial after State Farm buys your Amazon purchase history.

A thought like that previously would only come to somebody wearing a tinfoil hat, but with how quickly computing is moving there's no guessing where we'll end up.
This isn't far off. They are using drones to inspect roofs in order to deny coverage.

They will even go so far as to check the wiring on outlets. If there is reverse polarity or if there isn't a gfci outlet near a water line then they will deny coverage or claims. The reverse polarity is more common than you think.
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fintlewoodlewix
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I have some of these, and they're great, but I think I'd rather spend less for the cheaper push in types at home depot. They also come in a 10 gauge variant. I also have over a 1000 twist nuts that I may never use. :|
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An insurer can't deny coverage because of non-listed parts.
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sxg6
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Quote from yoodge :
For folks who want to try these connectors and don't care about brand, Home depot sells the ideal-branded wagos for $13 per 100 pack.
Home depots around me don't carry them anymore, and they were only that cheap when they were getting rid of them on clearance.
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yoodge
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Quote from sxg6 :
Home depots around me don't carry them anymore, and they were only that cheap when they were getting rid of them on clearance.
That sucks, didn't know the were regional. That's the regular price in SoCal, in store or shipped free. Link for anyone who's looking: https://www.homedepot.com/s/ideal%20push
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Quote from yoodge :
That sucks, didn't know the were regional. That's the regular price in SoCal, in store or shipped free. Link for anyone who's looking: https://www.homedepot.com/s/ideal%20push
Those are push in connectors, the wago 221's here are lever style connectors.
This is the comparable product from ideal https://www.homedepot.com/p/IDEAL.../320628223
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they have 90 pcs for $41.95 if anyone needs more.

https://www.amazon.com/Compact-Sp...BR7X&psc=1
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yoodge
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Quote from sxg6 :
Those are push in connectors, the wago 221's here are lever style connectors.
This is the comparable product from ideal https://www.homedepot.com/p/IDEAL.../320628223 [homedepot.com]
Ah yep, I missed what these were in the post and I was talking about the push-ins. I'll leave my link there for anyone looking for that kind, but this link here is for the same type as OPs.
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Quote from sxg6 :
Home depots around me don't carry them anymore, and they were only that cheap when they were getting rid of them on clearance.
Those clearance prices were awesome.

Home Depot switched to carrying wagos.
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I have used the Ideal ones as well. Work the same.
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Quote from wighty :
Agreed, sounds like there might be some user error as I've never heard anyone talk poorly about Wago connectors having loose connections... maybe they were counterfeit?
Doubly agree - it's got to be user error, or a rare defective part. If this happened with multiple pieces, I'm inclined to lean toward user error.
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Quote from nightanole :
Any Sparky's want to chime in on these? I know outside of the USA, wire nuts are a no no, but over here we swear by them.
Jeepers, how do folk connect wires overseas?

We bought an old house in January. I was up in the upper crawlspace upgrading some lighting.

Whomever ran the wire used some 12G outdoor wire. Stiff as all getout. They twisted the wires together.

I literally put my finger on one of the wire nuts to LIGHTLY nudge it to the side to look around one of the boxes, and the hot wire just broke. Just SPROING and instead of a five minute wiring job it took hours to redo it without any wire nuts, just Wago brand connectors.
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Dr. J
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FWIW, these are UL listed [wago.com]. For everyone screaming to the sky about them, the UL isn't going to list something if it causes fires.

Anyway these are great for the homeowner, especially for stranded wire that has a habit of just binding up and making a ball when you try to use wire nuts. Wagos shine when you might have to change wiring quickly, and also in tight spaces where twisting wire in a nut is a PITA.

These aren't economical for the pros though. It might not mean much for the average homeowner but if you're going through hundreds of connections, the cost difference adds up, so I don't blame contractors for still using wire nuts which can be had for pennies apiece.

I had an issue initially with them releasing (14 or 12 wire in home use) and discovered it was user error, basically I wasn't stripping the wire correctly (if you don't strip enough it causes issues), and make sure you actually press down the lever, don't just let it fall down naturally. Then I usually tug on the wire a bit.

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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 :
I love Wagos, they're excellent connectors.

But this is a high-risk situation. Counterfeits are extremely common on scAmazon due to inventory commingling, and counterfeit mains electrical products have a very real risk of catastrophic failure -- possibly leading to fire.

This is not something where you should pinch pennies looking for a bargain. Buy from a reputable source that does not have a risk of fakes.
Not going to contradict anything you have said. I believe you are correct. However, if true, I would think the big A machine's legal beagles would be scared stiff about potential litigation.
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