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Review on πŸ”Œ WAGO 221 Lever-Nuts- Pocket Pack Wire Connector Assortment (28 Pieces): Improved SEO by Cody Stroop

Revainrating 5 out of 5

UL listed, very good connections, easy to open and close

North America and Europe differ in many ways. 120V vs 240V, 60Hz vs 50Hz, Wire Nuts vs Wagos. While the first two differences are unlikely to change, the Wago 221 makes it easy to eliminate the third. Wire nuts make good strong connections, but they take a long time to twist, don't make connections easy to verify, and it can be difficult to connect a large number of wires under a properly sized nut. Connecting wires of different gauges can sometimes be problematic. Wago 221 also makes good, strong connections but requires no twisting at all, has a small test connector for testing with a meter, has a clear plastic sleeve that makes it easy to check that the wires are inserted correctly, and comes with 2-, 3 - and 5-pin connectors make it easy to connect wires of any supported gauge. They work with both stranded and solid wire. Tinned power rods ensure a gas-tight connection, so you don't have to worry about oxidizing connections over time. Wago connectors are widely used in Europe and used by the millions (just like wire nuts in North America). They are easy to use: simply strip the wire to the length indicated on the side of the connector and make sure the wire is straight. , lift the lever of the connector you want to use, insert the cable, making sure it is fully inserted, and lower the lever again. Ready. If you ever need to disconnect the cable, simply lift the lever and pull the cable out. There is a small mark on the cable where the connector bites into the cable. They're UL listed and rated for over 20 amps, so you can confidently use them anywhere in the house wherever you would use wire nuts. I connected the circuit to a wire nut, plugged in a 1500 watt heater and ran it for an hour or two, then measured the temperature of the wires with a thermal imager. I then changed the wire nut to 221 and repeated the test. There was a slight temperature difference between the two connectors, which gave me confidence that it was a high quality, low resistance connection. Although I often use them to join two wires, they're really good when I need to join a lot of wires. wires. You don't have to worry about aligning five wires in the correct order for a wire nut, tightening the nut, and then wondering if the connection is good for all the wires. At 221, I just plug them into the 5-port connector one at a time and move on to the next task.

Pros
  • Ideal for a small home
Cons
  • Questionable purchase for the elderly