Wago Lever-Nuts vs Wire nuts
- Thread starter willygee
- Start date
KJB1
Well-known member
If you have money to spend, why not. I replaced thousands of light ballasts at past jobs. We always just cut off these gimmicky connectors and used wire nuts from the huge bucket purchased in bulk. The “lumi-nuts” are nice for future repairs so you don’t have to shut off power to an area for 1 bad ballast.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 15,967
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
They are approved but they are also pricey…
25 for $20 assorted sized connectors for specific applications
Vs 100 red wire nuts for $13 that have a variety of applications.
I can see a homeowner using them here & there or maybe in a commercial setting like a server room or fire alarm room but in general construction installations nope
I’ll be sticking w/ my cheap & cheerful wire nuts.
In general the connection with a wirenut isn’t supposed to be dependent upon the wirenut.
The tight twist of the wires is what provides the connection. The wirenut is there to ensure it doesn’t come loose & protect the uninsulated connection.
These wago connectors rely on a bar to connect each one with small contact points throughout. I look at them and see the potential for heat…
I don’t want that closed up in my wall personally.
I also have fat arthritic fingers so the little levers are a tad cumbersome.
It is a niche product.
25 for $20 assorted sized connectors for specific applications
Vs 100 red wire nuts for $13 that have a variety of applications.
I can see a homeowner using them here & there or maybe in a commercial setting like a server room or fire alarm room but in general construction installations nope
I’ll be sticking w/ my cheap & cheerful wire nuts.
In general the connection with a wirenut isn’t supposed to be dependent upon the wirenut.
The tight twist of the wires is what provides the connection. The wirenut is there to ensure it doesn’t come loose & protect the uninsulated connection.
These wago connectors rely on a bar to connect each one with small contact points throughout. I look at them and see the potential for heat…
I don’t want that closed up in my wall personally.
I also have fat arthritic fingers so the little levers are a tad cumbersome.
It is a niche product.
Also in an moisture prone environment i try and face the dome end of the wire nut facing up along with a drip loop if possible.
