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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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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?
You'll only use the 2 wire wago at an outlet or switch at the end of a branch, ie only has one wire in and you want to use pigtails. So those are fairly useless, you can just wire directly to the device. Or if you are splicing a cable inside a box to continue.
Most of the time you will use 3 wire wagos, for Input, Device, and Output, when you are wiring an outlet that is on a chain. 5 wire if you have multiple branches from a single box. I use those when wiring a light fixture that had Input Wire, A wire to a switch, the device, and two outputs to other lights.
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You'll only use the 2 wire wago at an outlet or switch at the end of a branch, ie only has one wire in and you want to use pigtails. So those are fairly useless, you can just wire directly to the device. Or if you are splicing a cable inside a box to continue.
Most of the time you will use 3 wire wagos, for Input, Device, and Output, when you are wiring an outlet that is on a chain. 5 wire if you have multiple branches from a single box. I use those when wiring a light fixture that had Input Wire, A wire to a switch, the device, and two outputs to other lights.
These reusable quick-connects are amazing but the materials would likely degrade quickly if actually exposed outdoors and would therefore require more protection to house the connection itself. No amount of convenience is worth the painful realization that moisture got in to a hot connection...
"Connect any combination of solid, stranded, and flexible copper wires faster and more reliably"
"Connect any combination of solid, stranded, and flexible copper wires faster and more reliably"
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WAGO Gelbox(es) for 221 Inline
207-1372 can hold two 221-2401 (2 conductor inline)
207-1373 can hold three 221-2401 (2 conductor inline)
207-1331 can hold one 221-412 (2 conductor)
207-1332 can hold two 221-412 (2 conductor)
207-1333 can hold three 221-412 (2 conductor)
207-1331 can hold one 221-413 (3 conductor)
207-1333 can hold two 221-413 (3 conductor)
207-1332 can hold one 221-415 (5 conductor)
This is a nice assortment case that will have most of the gelboxes above except 207-1372 - https://www.amazon.com/Connectors...9S
There's an image chart for reference (a lot easier to figure out). Attached image for the gelboxes offered in this pack.
Wago site (hard to navigate)
https://www.wago.com/us/wago-gelbox-overview
If you're unsure, it's recommended to consult with an electrician. Good luck
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