WORST Electric Connection Made Easy STRANDED & SOLID Wire

STOP making the most common ELECTRICAL mistake. Learn the EASY way to connect SOLID & STRANDED wires like a PRO every time without stress.

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[christianjorgensen]

You did a video not too long ago about the Wagos and I was very impressed by them. I hate the wire nuts and started using something similar to the Wagos, but it did not have the levers, so you had to push the wire into it which made it impossible to do stranded wire. The Wagos are just genius, and now you’ve show a couple more reasons why. Thank you 😊

[elishmittywerminghanjensen]

Wago! My uncle works for them, awesome hardware 👌 Really love using them on old houses where wires are either really short, stiff, or the insulation is brittle.

[Mike-B-Jackson]

The 221s are life changing. Once installed, you can even change out switches and outlets without shutting off the power. The 221 is, itself, like an outlet; I just do everything I need then “plug in” the black last. Done and done. Love them. Hot swapped a switch the other day in less than 2 minutes.

[MatthewWeiler]

The 1st option is fine, but you want to wrap the electrical tape in the direction that you tighten the wire-nut.
Otherwise your wrapping of the wire-nut with the electrical tape can loosen the wire-nut and that's not great.

[Viesczy]

Cut the solid wire tip at a slight angle with lineman pliers or wire strippers and it will be pointed at the end. This allows the solid wire to slide into the back of the wire nut and become tight when you twist.

[spankymagee]

Make one suggestion if I may. At 1:10, wrap the tape clockwise instead, so it is still going in the direction of tightening the nut as you tape. Doing this counterclockwise way, can losen up your nut slightly if you're not careful.

[lindab]

I pay attention when you post. I really appreciate your content. I learned a lot from just watching and helping my dad. I have my own house now and since he's passed you are helping me out. Thank you.

[nenigma]

Just Connected a Range Hood Fan. Took 15mn to wire and insulate...
A Huge Thank You and whoever invented WAGOs!!!🎉

[HiddenGemGaming]

For solid to stranded connections with wire nut, always leave stranded wire 1/8th of an inch longer. Hold them parallel then just twist the wire nut on. Twisting the stranded around the solid will cause failure at least 60 percent of the time. Always tug test the joint to ensure a proper connection has been made.

[wiesvandessel]

wagos have been used for a long time in Belgium and Europe. I myself study electricity and have never encountered a defective wago.

[rupe]

when you have to deal with connecting stranded to solid wire there's another option. You can tin the stranded wire with solder, and it basically becomes a solid wire. Now you can use a standard wire nut without everything shredding inside the wire nut.

[whogavehimafork]

I've use Wagos when wiring up 3 phase motors at work and I love them. Can never find them in the store though so regular wire nuts are still my unfortunate standard.

[bryancook]

I started using these connectors ever since watching your original video. Awesome recommendation!!!

[brothermine]

Can a lever accidentally open? I'm wondering whether it would be wise to run a piece of electrical tape once around the Wago when done, to ensure the levers stay down.

[DrBullockADHDcoaching]

Thank you. After the third failed attempt on solid to stranded on ceiling fan, overhead, this solved the problem.

[randomzocker]

in europe there are only this type of wago connectors. Wire nuts are not good enouth for the legislater here

[AznTony]

Wagos do have their place, but wire nuts aren't going anywhere. Wagos are easier to use but because the copper wires aren't directly touching one another, that means increase resistance, efficiency lost through heat. A wago will always be far warmer than a wire nut itself. In a world where energy effiecny is the key, its something to consider.

[bradmartin]

Where have these things been all my life! Love these already

[JonathanKayne]

The only problem with wago is that they aren't always available at the hardware store and are significantly more expensive than wire nuts.
The price doesn't bother me personally but it certainly drives away the average Joe. I really wish these were more popular in the USA because they seem safer and more foolproof than wire nuts

[DiHandley]

I’ve been using these connectors for years. They really are the best method for connecting any wires I’ve ever seen.
P.S. what is the brand name of the multimeter that you are using?