Wago connectors

[KevinC]

Anyone use these? Opinions?

COMPACT splicing connector (221-412) | WAGO USA

COMPACT splicing connector; 2-conductor; with operating levers; 12 AWG; transparent housing (4050821808435) Online at WAGO USA!

www.wago.com

 

[G6FGO]

Anyone use these? Opinions?

COMPACT splicing connector (221-412) | WAGO USA

COMPACT splicing connector; 2-conductor; with operating levers; 12 AWG; transparent housing (4050821808435) Online at WAGO USA!

www.wago.com

In my experience they work well for house wiring. I have an irrational concern about using them on low voltage, high current applications but suck it and see.

 

[PACNWDude]

Yes, work great for temporary connections and where you expect to disconnect wires at some point with minimal damage to the exposed copper ends. Use them when fabricating Radio-over-Internet-Protocol (RoIP) kits. Often for the ignition sense wire for Motorola mobiles to the desktop power supply. I usually get the ones that are four or six connectors wide though.

 

[jiminpgh]

I have used them without incident, 24VDC.
When presented to my client, they commented it was certified for some sort of application.
Make sure the wire is inserted all the way.
There are kits available with greater than two connections. These are not expensive.
I have one on my desk that I have flexed the hinge a lot, still seems OK.
For the money, there is not much risk.

 

[KevinC]

With all the positives here and the good online reviews and thanks to "The Big A" I have 50 in my hands. At first I thought they were defective due to all the pressure it takes to open them, but came to my senses and realized that's a good thing.

 

[buddrousa]

Kevin I have used them for the last year and have had better luck with them if I strip the wire about 1/4 inch before inserting. They are very fast and make testing very simple.

 

[Brales60]

I used them on the new automation system install on my pool. I wasn't sure at first, but kind of slick. No issues in a year.

 

[AK9R]

Lots of opinions out there about Wagos. Lots of videos on YouTube about them. Generally, the opinion seems to be positive when used as directed. Just make sure you get gen-you-wine Wagos and not a Southeast Asia knock-off.

Leviton even makes Decora outlets with Wago-style lever-action connectors built-in. Leviton Decora 15 Amp 125 V Tamper Resistant Duplex Outlet/Receptacle, White (1-Pack) E5325-SW R02-E5325-0SW - The Home Depot

 

[AK9R]

have had better luck with them if I strip the wire about 1/4 inch before inserting

I think stripping the wire is required when using Wagos. They are not insulation displacement connectors.

 

[slowmover]

In a similar thread on QRZ there’s a recommendation to use a crimped pin terminal versus bare wires at/under 12-AWG.



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