Wago 221-612 LEVER-NUTS 10AWG 2 Conductor Compact Wire Connectors 10 PK
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Yes, 12-volt batteries can be used. When I have the opportunity, I like to use two wires.
Yes! Regardless of the application, I believe the WAGO Lever Nuts are fully rated at 30 Amps! br>I believe the WAGO Lever Nuts have a 30 amp UL rating!
More information on the product: br>The popular Wago 221 series Lever is now available in a 10AWG version. Connect any combination of solid, stranded, and flexible copper wires faster and more reliably with nuts.br>Terminates 20-year warranty. UL Listedbr>Includes 1 box of 50 pieces, 10 AWG solid and stranded, 2 conductorbr>
They're rated for 240v 30 amps and 10 ha wire, so they should be fine.br>
Selected User Reviews For Wago 221-612 LEVER-NUTS 10AWG 2 Conductor Compact Wire Connectors 10 PK
This was one of the few products like it I could find for 10 gauge solid wire, so I bought it in the 2, 3, and 5 connector versions for a project in my shed where I was using all 10 gauge solid wire. It was a complete disaster. br>Because solid 10 gauge wire is thick, it takes a lot of effort to stuff it back into the electrical box and secure all of the covers. As I was fastening outlets, switches, and even blank plates, multiple wires pulled out. As a result, several outlets stopped working, and switches near them tripped the GFCI. A security light had gone out and needed to be replaced. br>I gave it a one-star rating overall and a five-star rating for ease of removal because the wires pulled out so easily, despite the fact that this is not what is supposed to happen. br>I would not purchase these products again. I've been donating items to the Habitat For Humanity resale shop in my neighborhood. With these, I'm not going to do that to them. They'll end up in the garbage.
Wire connectors from Wago are fantastic. I recently completed the wiring of my barn (hundreds of connections) as well as the installation of an aux generator in the house. In the barn, there were several situations where the Wagos really earned their money, such as wiring five wires together in a cramped box, up very high, and so on. The photo shows the generator wiring in the main, which could have been done with wire nuts as well, but I only use the Wagos now. The connection has never caused me any issues. Simply ensure that the wires are properly stripped. IRWIN VISE is a product that I use on a regular basis. Wire Stripper, Self-Cleaning GRIP Wire Stripper 8-hour adjusting Inch (2078300) is a unit of measurement that is used to measure the length On the first strip, it usually works, but if it doesn't, it's no big deal; just squeeze again. The wagos 2,3,4 are kept in my possession. On bench stock, there are five connectors. They make it simple to add outlets, change light fixtures, and so on. I'm also confident that when I'm finished, the circuit will not short or open.
It was used to rewire 10ga 30amp shorepower circuits. As long as the wire is fully inserted into the nut, it is simple to make a solid connection. I appreciate being able to see and confirm that the connection is stable and secure. Traditional wire nuts are less expensive, but I wanted to be sure of a good connection when joining stranded to solid wire. The connection can be easily redone without causing damage to the wire.
I'm a huge fan of these connectors! I've been using the lighter duty version for years when connecting light fixtures, so I was happy to see the higher voltage / larger wire option for connectors available. These were used to connect an electric water heater in a tight space and worked flawlessly. It's no secret that if you have a good connection, they will lock down and you will have a good connection that will last.
Even though everything was working fine, I know of some who have cut these connectors out and replaced them with wire nuts! Old school electricians despise them, but I don't! I use these whenever I can, and nothing beats them when it comes to joining stranded wire to solid copper. I've been using the "fold-and-fold" method for a while now. over" method, which entails cutting extra solid copper, twisting the stranded, and then folding the extra bit over and wire nutging it. Works. However, in my opinion, it is not very good. I would not hesitate to use these lever nuts for any of the connections for which they were designed. Up to ten wires are possible in this case.
I learned about these from a YouTube commercial. I purchased ten of them and placed them throughout my home. Wow ! The simplicity with which it could be used was amazing. I was having a hard time with those twist caps after years of repairing or replacing electric fixtures. The wires would disconnect as you were putting everything back together! These aren't like that. They stay in place once the wires are snapped into them. The convenience alone makes it worthwhile to purchase.
These have left a lasting impression on me. They're simple and safe to use. Because you can see that the wires are fully inserted and making contact with the conductor, I believe it is easier to ensure a good connection than using wire nuts. In comparison to traditional wire nuts, they also take up less space.
Strip the two wires to size, snap the locks in place, and that's all there is to it. They're quicker and easier to use than twist-on wire nuts, and they take up less space in the electrical box. You'll never go back to twisting wire nuts and hoping for a secure and safe connection once you've tried them.