Wago 222 Connectors vs Others, Testing Current Overload and Flammability

Wago 222 series connectors compared to the identical looking unbranded versions. Tested with flames and substantial current shoved through until things melt.

[loudman]

i am an electrician for 35 years in US, - illinois. i am learning to accept the wago idea, it is different, i see it works as rated, i enjoy your testing videos, i like all your videos JW, , thanks

[mrclive]

You should definitely do more of these, fun and informative. Puts our minds at rest that these connectors are safe for their rated currents. Top job JW!

[idfitter]

Thanks for a very informative video, as others have said, a thermal image would have topped it off but I know how expensive those cameras can be. Good to see the margin of overcurrent design built in to these, especially after having just watched a US video comparing WAGO to their wire nut connectors where virtually all the US commenters were claiming the WAGO ones were a fire hazard.

[crashk]

I already like and use Wago extensively. I always felt like the 222 series had a more secure connection on stranded cables than on solid cores, but this seriously boosts my confidence in them for solid core use. Under normal use the wire insulation would have failed long before the connectors and blown the RCD/GFCI/AFCI or over current protection.

[tauschfpv]

We use WAGO connectors for many panel builds and field terminations and have been very impressed by their performance. Thanks for the test and video! Well done. 👍

[slybunda]

didnt trust these types of connectors until i saw your video. now i know they are more than up to the job they are rated at and i use them all over the place.

[rigerdakitty]

Best WAGO clip ASMR I've ever seen

[johnlewis]

Hi John, thanks for the two videos on this. I really thought the Fako's would fail the current test but they held up really well. Thanks again.

[tomduffin]

As someone who uses these connectors on a daily basis, this was brilliant to watch. Great to see their limits and how well they hold up to a significant over current situation.

I'd love to see how Wago's 221 connectors compare to the 222s as I've started using the 221s more and more.

[Thujaplicata]

This is the best video on YouTube covering Wagos and "Fagos". You've really covered everything very well. I'm from Canada, and to be honest, I've heard SO much bad things about Wagos. Easily 95% of the people I've heard referring to them have bad things to say. Now, I actually spoke to another electrician, who uses Wagos exclusively. He said he's had no problems whatsoever. I highly suspect the failures I've been hearing about are due to improper use, and not following manufacturers directions. I was a real skeptic on this topic in the beginning. Now, I'm going to order my own box of Wagos. After seen your video I'm very confident they will more than adequate for what they are designed to do. Keep doing videos like this. I'm subscribing right now!

[Petertronic]

Excellent test setup, and spectacular results! They did a lot better than I thought, I will have to try out some Wago's.

[NMranchhand]

Terrific video, thanks. I do use WAGOs daily and I found that test very reassuring as well as entertaining.

[TimmyBoja]

9:08 - A really memorising and impartial test you carried out here. Nicely done. I am intrigued how the wood on the right is more scorched than on the left though.

Wow! Some impressive testing with impressive results! I'm subscribing to your channel *right now*

[kh]

I was hesitant of this style of connector until watching your demonstration. Thank you.

[w-]

It's taking me a while, but I finally have recognize the superiority of Wago connectors. I have since discovered that wire nuts are almost exclusive to North America. The rest of the world uses Wago, or something similar. By the way, the test show is using their older style. I would love to see this experiment done again with the current models. Also, watch out for Wago imitations. There are many ways to save money in life, electrical connectors is NOT one of them.

[Alan_AB]

Thanks for a very intersting video, John. The subject of Wago connectors has been the subject of much discussion between myself and my work colleagues.

[MichaelBennett]

I’ve only just started using WAGOs, the genuine as opposed to copies and they’re so cheap I don’t know why anyone would use off-brand but thanks for doing these tests.

[kentvandervelden]

Very interesting! I've been using the smaller Wago connector for low voltage connections, and they fantastic, but have not yet used them for mains.

[locouk]

A thermal camera might be a useful investment, you/ we could see any problem a long time before any physical damage occurs.
That was an interesting test, it’s something I don’t think about when making connections.

Can you do a similar test using the very dated Scotch blocks, the ones that you close onto a wire without the need to strip insulation?