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expiredthe-press-box posted Jun 21, 2024 02:39 AM
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expiredthe-press-box posted Jun 21, 2024 02:39 AM
90-Pc WAGO 221 Lever-Nuts Compact Splicing Wire Connector Assortment w/ Inlines
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These are fantastic and while more expensive than twist nuts, the ease and speed with which they let me work made them 100% worth it. Thanks for the share.
As just a DIYER this box will probably last me a life time.
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That said, typical inspector will rubber stamp anything you do as long as it's on your own home, the boxes themselves are weatherproof, and it looks at a glance like you know what you're doing.
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WAGO 221 Series 85pc Compact Splicing Wire Connector Assortment with Case [amazon.com]
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I used to work at a company making commercial light fixtures and used to use these WAGOs by the gallon ziplock bag. Great for connecting stranded and solid wire, especially if the gauges of the wire are different. For connecting 5 wires together, I especially would prefer these over a wire nut, since it's not easy to twist five 14 gauge wires together under a wire nut. Also, if you have aluminum wire that needs to connect to copper wire, these are a good option since you're not supposed to use wire nuts for those.
WAGO 221 Series 85pc Compact Splicing Wire Connector Assortment with Case [amazon.com]
If you are replacing existing switches or outlets. That calculation was done when the house was built(unless it was added later). So just use the same wire nuts that are in the box, that is if you need to even touch them. Also wire nuts come in different sizes and colors for a reason.
Where I've found WAGO or similar connectors work wonders is when installing smart switches, like Z-Wave devices for example. The switch is much bigger and depending on the box and amount of wires in there. Wire nuts and the twisted wires use up a lot of space in the box. These type of connectors are flat and can be more easily placed in a box. Think of it this way, is it easier to put beach balls in the trunk of a car or Ikea flat pack boxes?
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