My 'WAGO' report

[oharaf]

I said I was using WAGO's for the first time on job and would let you all know the outcome.

I have used them mainly for lighting circuits.

The time saving is indisputable I managed to connect and hang a brass alloy chandelier in under 2 minutes , no juggling with a connector block and terminal driver, fantastic . All contained inside a 'WAGOBOX' so very neat and secure .

Now they claim that the WAGO will work with 'flex' down to 0.75mm , this part is where I think the choc block connector has its advantage.

On one occasion it took 10 attempts to get a satisfactory 'grip' of the flex and this was only achieved when doubled with a solid core.

I made a point of giving plenty of freshly stripped flex so that it could be twisted and doubled but on some occasions this still proved difficult.

They are a great help for flouresent lights and they give a very neat appearance, maintenance or exchange of a fitting will also be greatly eased.

However it has still meant creating inspection 'traps' for them in the floor void, even thou they can very easily be accessed via the cable entry point.


Overall I really do quite like them, however, at about 11pence each there is a cost implication.

I intend to try out the 'push' connectors next and will do on the next job.

Worth considering I feel.

Any body else worked with them yet?

 

[333rocky333]

The push ones are good for using in fittings for solid cables.

For flex the ones with the lever on to open the hole first, are better.

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[jeepmadmike]

i love wago connectors i use hundreds of them admittants mostly din rail mounted

which type where u using? the ones with the level operated clamps will grip very small conductors- i often use them on 0.1mm signal cables

strip connectors are so horrible to use after wagos!

 

[securespark]

I've been using these for years, are they new to you?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

On one occasion it took 10 attempts to get a satisfactory 'grip' of the flex and this was only achieved when doubled with a solid core.

I made a point of giving plenty of freshly stripped flex so that it could be twisted and doubled but on some occasions this still proved difficult.

 

[dingodeano]

you can get hold of some 'hellerman' style connectors too from newy's they are what i have been using. although like you say they are a bit pants on flex

 

[oharaf]

Thanks for that BAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unfortunately i'd run out of the buggers and was not going driving to get any, besides WAGO claim they should grip the flex

 

[JACKC]

Wago's are like women, after 2 - 3 times of something solid inserted you need to increase the girth to touch the sides. This is my own personal opinion and not of my wife,s

 

[JohnD]

I think I know your wife, but I never had that problem with her