Update: This popular deal is still available.
Peppy Products LLC via Amazon has
28-Piece WAGO 221 Lever Nuts Splicing Wire Connector Assortment w/ Case on sale for $20.95 - $5.24 w/ promo code
97O5ET2R at checkout =
$15.71.
Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
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Product Details:
- Connect any combination of solid, stranded, and flexible copper wires faster and more reliably
- Terminates 24-12 AWG for 221-41x, 20-12 AWG for 221-2401
- UL Listed, Genuine WAGO LEVER NUTS
- Visually inspect for proper strip length and complete wire insertion through its transparent housing
- Includes: 8x 221-2401 (2 conductor inline), 8x 221-412 (2 conductor), 8x 221-413 (3 conductor), 4x 221-415 (5 conductor) with case
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The reason why Wire Nuts are no longer considered safe is:
Inconsistent installation quality that cannot be inspected/verified. Wire Nuts can be both under and over torqued, both of which can result in a poor connection.
They have poor performance when used with stranded wire (as commonly found in a lot of prewired "smart" switches/sockets/etc). In fact if you're using Wire Nuts to secure solid and stranded wire together, you're making a mistake.
Lack mechanical locking. They rely on friction, with no positive locking. Vibration or movement can cause them to loosen over time (which is why it is commonly recommended to replace all Wire Nuts when working in an outlet, even ones not directly altered).
Not gas-tight which can allow oxidation to occur on the joint, which can increase resistance and therefore heat.
Not IEC 60998 or 60364 compliant because clamp force and performance cannot be proven (see inconsistent installation).
Ultimately a Wire Nut, when installed by an experienced electrician can be safe and likely is safe. However, that is the exception rather than the rule. Rookie electricians exist, inexpensive construction contractors exist, and homeowners most certainly exist. Inspectors cannot see inside a Wire Nut, so cannot tell you if it was done correctly or not. Mechanically connected connectors exist because they consistently and provably provide a safe connection that can be visually confirmed.
The majority of the world uses these connectors and is using them on 230V @ 16A (3680W) Vs. the 120V @ 20A (2400W) for North America, which means much smaller tolerances. But supposedly, and only online, do random people appear to claim they "see these fail all the time" without a lick of proof. Pretty clear that some people have an agenda, and will just outright fabricate annotates to further it.
And to be totally clear, I absolutely adore Wago wire connectors. Just get them from Home Depot or an electrical parts distributor. You have a fairly decent chance at getting "commingled inventory" from Amazon, which means fake product. I wouldn't trust that in my home for a moment.
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These ceiling fans with remote have a bunch of things trying to stuff in there and wirenut holding twisted and solid wires while holding up the heavy fan on a ladder. IDK which job is worse this or working with replacing a toilet cleaning off the wax ring?
This one is 25 pieces but has 10x 3-port and a bit cheaper
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For example, I remodeled my bathroom last winter. Originally only had one GFCI outlet in the bathroom, but late in the process decided I wanted a lighted mirror as well. Super easy to swap to a 3-port connector and add a new wire from my attic down to the spot, and not need to untwist/awkwardly retwist a third wire into already well twisted splices. For new construction bulk electrical I understand why pros like wire nuts. Hate them as someone who only encounters them via remodel/rerouting. Im actually gonna start using the Lever Edge outlets too cause Im not good at wire hooks.
Ive bought from Peppys before and gotten the legit thing, but that was before they were in any stores. Now they're gettable at Ace/HomeDepot/Menards, and HarborFreight/Lowes have iterations of them. I'd only buy them via Amazon if those stores were too far to get to
Case of the dumbs on my part for sure.
https://youtu.be/sLkZWObclF0?fea
Not one failed connection.
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