Wago connector query

[RrogerD]

On another thread someone has suggested that I use Wago connectors instead of choc blocks. These are new to me but I agree, look good.

Before I purchase can someone explain to me how they are supposed to work? Googling it I seem to get both options: 1. putting all wires of the same pole type together and 2. putting each pole into each hole.

Are they linked inside or not?

Are they small enough to fit inside a ceiling rose fitting?

Confused??

 

[terryplumb]

The terminals are communal.
In other words all connected to each other .
Ceiling roses ? Depends on space available and how many wagos you need to accommodate.

 

[RrogerD]

The terminals are communal.
In other words all connected to each other .
Ceiling roses ? Depends on space available and how many wagos you need to accommodate.

So what's going on in the first pic then?

 

[terryplumb]

3 conductors of different colours connected together.
So ,for instance 3 lives.

 

[RandomGrinch]

So what's going on in the first pic then?

That image specifically, is demonstrating the different cable sizes that can be accommodated - ignore the colours!

 

[EFLImpudence]

I suspect the marketing department is not up to doing electrics.

The second picture is just as bad with a Green&yellow link wire from the (presumably) Neutrals to CPCs (Earths).


Edit - I think it might be an optical illusion but it is still unfortunate to look as it does.

 

[Deleted member 267285]

That image specifically, is demonstrating the different cable sizes that can be accommodated - ignore the colours!

Not a good image I agree, but as we say in heating - ignore colours, they mean diddly squat.

 

[pcaouolte]

The second picture is just as bad with a Green&yellow link wire from the (presumably) Neutrals to CPCs (Earths).

I think that the picture shows a green & yellow wire coming from the cable which is positioned underneath the Wago, not a link from Neutrals to CPCs.

 

[RrogerD]

Ah, thanks everyone. Much appreciated.
I see on Amazon that the 221 is about 2cm x 2cm x 1cm so seem pretty small and doable.
Thanks

 

[EFLImpudence]

I think that the picture shows a green & yellow wire coming from the cable which is positioned underneath the Wago, not a link from Neutrals to CPCs.

Yes, I realise that now. I have edited my post.

 

[chivers67]

I think I'd use a choc blocks to terminate the light fitting you want use (in the other thread) as the stranded wires do not look very thick and solid core are better for Wagos

 

[markyd1]

I think I'd use a choc blocks to terminate the light fitting you want use (in the other thread) as the stranded wires do not look very thick and solid core are better for Wagos

Wagos are made for stranded as well as solid core cable

 

[JohnW2]

Yes, I realise that now. I have edited my post.

In fact, had it been as you initially thought, it would have been 'doubly wrong' since, quite apart from there being a link from (presumed) neutrals and CPCs, it would have been depicting two conductors in one Wago terminal!

Kind Regards, John

 

[FrodoOne]

On another thread someone has suggested that I use Wago connectors instead of choc blocks. These are new to me but I agree, look good.

Before I purchase can someone explain to me how they are supposed to work? Googling it I seem to get both options: 1. putting all wires of the same pole type together and 2. putting each pole into each hole.

Are they linked inside or not?

Are they small enough to fit inside a ceiling rose fitting?

This may be of interest : -

File:Spring Clamp Connectors (WAGO Series 222).jpg - Wikimedia Commons

commons.wikimedia.org

"a "Clamping Spring" holds each stripped conductor against a common "Connection Plate" - which provides the connectivity between the conductors."

(Wago 221 connectors are similar in construction)

 

[Sureitsoff?]

Ah, thanks everyone. Much appreciated.
I see on Amazon that the 221 is about 2cm x 2cm x 1cm so seem pretty small and doable.
Thanks

BUT another ad says one of the two way connectors is 50cm X 50cm X 50cm. !!!!!! Must be a special for use by national grid............

https://www.amazon.co.uk/WAGO-Connector-Terminal-Actuating-Transparent/dp/B00PK6YBFY/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=Wago&qid=1672570054&sr=8-4