wire nuts

[maguire]

Hi All. wire nuts, it seems like every piece of equipment I strip for repair has these things, do they have a BS number, do they comply with 7671, I invariably never reuse these I have started usin wago's, previously strip blocks, So do these imported items comply with EU regs but not BS if any one can clear this up for me I would be gratefull PS is there a supplier in the UK that sells these and if so is that kosher

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

are you talking about twist on connectors?

 

[GaryMo]

AKA Screwits.

There's a brief thread HERE on the IET forum

 

[ColJack]

sure they're wire nuts and not just end crimps?
I've seen some lights with many arms that have end crimps to connect all the arms together..

 

[maguire]

Thanks guys Derry boy, yes coljak definatly screw, GrayMo good link and the mention of porcelain suprises me I have only ever encountered plastic ones but will enquire further Thanks All
DM

 

[conny]

Yanks seem to love them. Even on 3 phase motors!