How to Use Push In Wire Connectors

Ideal push in quick connect wire connectors, review of removal, solid & stranded wire sizes for 2 3 and 4 port connectors, code compliance and installation instructions.

[shanerigsby]

Condition #2: You can reuse with the same size wire or LARGER. Lower nominal gauge = larger wire diameter (in case anyone is confused).

[sdchr]

I've been working in electronics for a year now, but to me, personally, your voice is still the best part of these videos <3

[clearedhot]

Excellent help. I just unboxed a new kitchen ceiling light and it had the identical connectors you demonstrated. I had never seen these and had always used wire nuts. I thought I needed to open it but was unable, so I checked here. THANKS!

[aarone]

I have been salivating to get & use these; you answered a major question, won't be getting them after all Thanks!

[explorerboi]

Didn’t have to fully cut that much off. I am more conservative with wire than some people and the OP gave an example of why: When wire is already ran through a wall and cut, the length is pre-dealt and limited. Therefore it is important to cut as little off as possible. I would have cut off only the marred part, in fact placing the cutting right on the first mar from the tubing. That would decrease the amount of wasted copper & jacket by 1/2. In a situation where the wire is already short, this could make a significant difference in success vs a costly problem. Previous changes done without regard to conserving existing wire can very well be the reason why it’s short in the first place.

[toferj]

Pull ans twist!! Thank you! That's what I needed to know! I can confirm now, that this works on the Ideal module 102 two wire plug as well.

[MT-fleb]

Thanks just needed a quick video on using them and this is great

[kenfett]

Thank you for a simple and informative video!!

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[brighttech]

Wow thank you for taking the time to make this video you answered all my questions 🔌👍

[andreazecchi]

I like your explaination style. Very very clear! You are fantastic🏅👍👍. Thanks so much!

[ladykenja]

- VERY HELPFUL ! ! ! Would be even more helpful if, in the near future, you'd do demo on an actual wiring project using the WAGO push-in nuts. Thanx for sharing.

[avp]

Very good, helpful, and complete... AND clear.

[elained]

Thanks so much! Just bought some LED hallway lights, had all the regular tools and some electrical tape and wire nuts, read the horrendous directions and had no clue how long to cut the wires, I’ve only ever used wire nuts…my age is showing. Hopefully they won’t interfere with the Wi-Fi

[GOOGLEUSER-jsvf]

Is it possible to connect two single wires together using a 3 port wire connector; thus leaving one of the ports in the 3 port connector void of any wre; empty? Is it necessary to seal the unused and empty third port for example when connecting wiring for lights on an ATV / Quad where the 3 port wire connector might be exposed ot the elements? I doubt that multi-port wire connectors are IP67 rated.

[loveofchrist]

Thank you very much young lady it was very very helpful this is the first time I have ever encountered this type of connection and your video made me more confident to use it. God bless you and your family and friends and remember if you have not repented repent now Jesus Christ is coming very very soon repent and accept our Lord and Savior into your heart so we can be in heaven one day amen.✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸

[russellbarnes]

I will be throwing mine away. Wago baby, they can be reused very easily 3:20

[kindraperkins]

I need to make more room in my outlet boxes to install smart switches, as the switches are deep and take up much of the box. In the 2-, 3-, and 4-gang boxes it is impossible to fit them with all the twisted wire and wire nuts. I was planning to experiment with push-in connectors so that the wire could be folded more compactly into the back of the box. Unfortunately, the brand of smart switches that I have chosen come with stranded wire pigtails. I might still give it a try in at least one box.

[AlexRicketson]

I'm not a fan of the push in connections. In my experience they don't save time and the connection is less secure than wire nuts. The problem is that twisting the wires can back them out of the connector.

When you run wires to a receptacle, you separate out each color of wire and make your connections. When you cram everything into the box that twists the wires around and you can visually seen some of your connections have started backing out. Then I have to recheck all my connections and spend time pushing wires into their connectors from inside the receptacle. (Because pulling everything out of the receptacle would just start the process over.)

The push in connections may be rated for stranded wire but in real life I can't imagine that working at all. The wire would be a mangled mess by the time you got it in the connector. I might try the wago connectors with levers at some point but I don't plan on ever buying push connectors again.

[johnfloresreal]

Hi thank you for this video, Quick Question... my wires were silver and when I cut it back it was copper? What was the silver coating that was originally on it before I cut it back?