Never use Wire Nuts Again - Wago is Better Electrical Connector

Electrical work is hard enough & wirenuts suck. They are installed wrong, overloaded & outdated. See what a WAGO connector can do and why I love these & think you will too. If you want to learn how to make electrical work easier this is the video to see. NOT sponsored in any way.

Are WAGOs code approved in USA? Yes, Wago connectors meet all of the NEC code requirements regarding splicing and terminating conductors.

You must check your own area as codes vary.

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[IAmKyleBrown]

Anyone who uses a pipe wrench on a wire nut should not be allowed near electrical wires.

[Magnum-bhno]

Been an electrician for over 30 years and never had a problem re-using wire nuts WITHOUT cutting existing splice off, or adding another wire into the splice, I call b.s.

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[general]

I was a journeyman electrician for over 35 years and retired a decade ago and this is the FIRST time I've EVER heard about these connectors. I'VE GOT TO FIND THESE CONNECTORS AND BUY SOME !!! THANK you for doing this video !

[camaro]

I am a retired electrician and this is a highly skilled trade. Wagos are ok when installing them in a low current pass through device I.e. strip fixtures. If you use them in a junction box or device box that has higher current demands like kitchen counter tops as well as entertainment center receptacles, or commercial and industrial projects and the list goes on. WAGOS WILL melt down! They were the best thing since sliced bread at my large union shop until the problem with the melting down of the wago and the insulation on the conductors. I repaired many issues from these things. We went with the tried and true wire nuts!

[poserwanabe]

I've seen these but in decades of electrical work I've never seen a problem with a PROPERLY INSTALLED wire nut 👍

[joelinn]

Never call electrical anything “idiot proof”

[RTRALLDAY]

Found out about Wagos when I got hired on where I am now. We use em strictly in an industrial maintenance setting. I love em. They also make em to fit size 10 wire. What we do is put the line side under the left lever, L to L. Just in case you can’t turn that circuit off, just pop out the right wire and it won’t be energized, and the other machines can keep going

[hefoxsin]

Another interesting feature about the clear plastic ones are that there’s a tiny opening at the back side you can insert meter leads into for testing

[The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

As an IBEW journeyman inside wireman, I’ve used about a billion wire nuts and seen VERY few failures. I reuse them constantly, as does every other electrician in the world. You can absolutely connect stranded and solid wire with wire nuts. Wagos fail all the time, too many parts (potential points of failure) for something that cheap. They’re pretty good for low voltage, low current applications like inside LED light fixtures and such, but wire nuts totally kick their ass in every conceivable way for general use.

[flexedout]

First of all, if you’re changing out switches or receptacles that often, you have a bigger problem. Not to mention devices don’t connect via wire nut, they have terminal screws. Once a tap is made, majority of the time it’s going to stay just like it is until then building is demolished. Secondly, not reusable??? Okay fine, sometimes they just won’t bite again, but a new one will without any problems. We all love quick connects but just twist your conductors and put a wire nut on it. And third, if it’s done right and up to code, there won’t be any issues whatsoever. Electricians don’t just walk out after finishing a job and tell the owner “hey good luck, be careful when you flip that breaker on.” It all gets tested after being installed and once power is turned on. More likely than not, if something over heats and causes a fire. It’s either a faulty device, or some shoty diy.

[ZenHulk]

In Utah, when we remodeled our house down to the studs in 2016 and used Wago connectors, the building inspector SAID NOPE, redo it, been an electrical engineer since 1989 mostly in the military and we used them for years, but Utah said no. Have a drawer full of these now.

[ivarmh]

I was using these for commercial work already back in 2009. Very handy and also nice for protecting prepared live wires before the end equipment is installed. Its also good to note that the older grey model has an indent on the back that’s meant as a guide for how long you should strip the wire to get a proper secure connection.

[markied]

Never in my life have a seen such dramatic demonstrations of wire nuts.. they work just fine

[jillianshoup]

I've never had any probs with wire nuts. Reused plenty. You have to know how to properly use them and twist the wire.

[zchilli]

I have used a different style of “smart connector”. Not only because of the security it gave me, but because it’s just EASY! Love these things!

[srmofoable]

You also have to think of the universal nature of wire nuts. Basically 2 sizes will cover 99% of interior residential wire combinations. With a wago you need a different part for 2, 3, 4, 5, , etc wire junctions or you are throwing money away.

Where wago do shine and where I like to use them is inside custom equipment panels. They're great inside cnc boxes and make for a tidy setup if the DIN rail is already full

[taylorsutherland]

As a master electrician I have used thousands of Wire Nuts, as well as Wagos (both old and new style).

The wagos have their place, small stranded wire and light fixtures. Wire nuts are the best connection for solid wire.

The spring inside a Wago (pressure wire connector) will fail if it heats up. I dont use them on anything but control work and lighting fixtures.

[mkkl]

The wire nut is only as dangerous as the person installing it. Been an electrician for 25 years and have had VERY few problems with wire nuts.

[Jakeutube]

Ive been an industrial/residential electrician for over 15 years. Never once had an issue reusing wire nuts.This is the way I was taught in trade school.I have never had to cut wire down if I change something. Not one issue. These new style Connectors are nice but too expensive.

[computec]

In Germany (the origin of the Wago Connector ;-) ) we usually don't use the "lever" type wago on solid copper wire. We use Wago type 2273 for that. The type 221 (lever) is used for stranded wire, or joining solid with stranded.