Jun 2, 2024 · The Wago 221 series are only rated for a maximum of 450 volts. Others rated for 600 volts but I'm old school and still prefer pressure connectors ( wire nuts ).Have used them when replacing a lot of garbage short life Bodine ballasts.

Nov 17, 2018 · Bigger than a three gang switch box, you're going to need the 8-port push in Wago or Ideal wire connector... lever locks only go up to 5 ports. A combination of backstabs, lever locks, push in connectors, Buchanan crimps, and wire nuts, all used in the most optimal places, will result in the fastest install.

Jan 9, 2024 · Had 480 volt motors that we had the motor shop only bring out 3 wires and epoxy the motor leads when they rewound our motors. Would apply tape maybe an inch past the wire nut and often would open a pecker head that was halve filled with rusty water but wire nuts did not short out in the water. Guess you could do the same with WAGO'S.

Jul 7, 2011 · Wago-type connectors have their fans, and there are those who dislike them as a matter of religious doctrine. No point rehashing that discussion. I've used the Ideal version, and have had mixed results in the field with stranded wire. I've also used the factory-supplied versions that come with some fixtures.

Apr 20, 2022 · www.wago.com Ratings up to 32 A/450 V and 105°C maximum continuous operating temperature allow the 221 Series Splicing Connectors to be used at ambient temperatures up to 85°C (T85), making them ideal for small and large loads.

Oct 30, 2020 · I see on their US-facing site that the 773 series push-in Wago connectors are "suitable" for connecting solid aluminum wire as long as their Alu-Plus paste is used (the link is below) I don't see, however how a manufacturer saying on their site that something is "suitable" correlates to an NRTL listing.

Dec 16, 2019 · The Wago spring clamp is a lot stronger than a back stab On a back stab, (mostly on receptacles) the wire is subject to move every time something gets plugged in & unplugged, after a while this will loosen the connection and it will …

Oct 24, 2020 · The biggest difference is, for example, on a back stabbed receptacle there is movement everytime you plug/unplug something. That can cause the wire to move and eventually work loose. With the push-in/Wagos, the Wago is not attached to the receptacle and plugging/unplugging doesn't effect the connection.

Jul 17, 2007 · I'm sorry to hear that, but I have not had a single Wago-equipped recessed can connection fail to work yet, while I have experienced a few problem with wire-nutted ones. Disclaimer: it was inexperienced helpers that produced the few problems with wire-nutted connections. I teach my guys how to connect stranded and solid wires, but . . .

Mar 23, 2006 · Last year I worked with a commercial contractor that used Wago push in connectors for 277vac lighting in new parking garages. This was mostly with 12 Awg solid. As the forman walked around chewing ass for safety glasses improperly dangling around necks, or for stepping on wrong wrungs of the ladder, the jobsite steward tried to impress everyone ...