I have heard about the Wago Lever-Nuts. Can anyone explain their use in wiring? Also:
- How big are they?
- How do you connect them (explain the levers)?
- Post a wiring diagram.
Thank you.
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I have heard about the Wago Lever-Nuts. Can anyone explain their use in wiring? Also:
Thank you.
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I use them. Just think of them as quick-connect wire nuts... there is no "wiring diagram", that's up to how you use them.
Rob:
Thanks for the quick reply and helpful video. What are the maximum and minimum sizes by AWG that these connectors can accommodate?
I started using them on this layout and like how tight they hold the wires. One thing, the lever is rather hard to open the first time, but once they snap closed they are easier to open if you want to make a change.
Wago makes some that are clear and easier to open. Plus you can see where the wires are at.
Thank you, Feet! I’ll have to get some clear ones!
@Mark Boyce posted:Thank you, Feet! I’ll have to get some clear ones!
Your Welcome.
@feet posted:Your Welcome.
Those gray ones are rough if you have arthritis. 😄
*snort* Looking at the inside, they are just fancy Fanstock clips!
I use the two, three and five position ones, love them. Well over 100 on my layout, no issues.
I like using them instead of terminals. Much easier to use and versatile. So easy to add feeder lines where you hadn’t planned. Just replace it with one that has more “levers”. For an old guy, it makes working under the table a bit easier.
WAGO now has a lower profile version of the grey, the 221. Easier for smaller spaces. they are also clear.
I use these on my layout, and also non-train related things. They are great.
There is a great channel on YouTube called “Sparky Channel”. He covers all sorts of electrical topics and frequently uses the wago lever nuts. That man seems to really know his stuff and likes them.
@ToledoEd posted:I like using them instead of terminals. Much easier to use and versatile. So easy to add feeder lines where you hadn’t planned. Just replace it with one that has more “levers”. For an old guy, it makes working under the table a bit easier.
I would love to see an actual diagram, power in, and power out... I'm not seeing that.....👀
They are similar to a terminal block or bus. All wires connected to the wago are connected together. Nothing complicated!
@stan2004 posted:
There's another thread, a little relay help that mentions these. It says do not buy. I guess these things are splitting when more than one lever is raised. I doubt they are approved for use in this country.
Right. Here's the OGR thread where the dual connector comes up as a side discussion. It's probably a more relevant conversation in this thread. @Mr. Mouthpear is a wealth of knowledge on this connector type so if there's interest perhaps he will contribute here too. He suggests a more rugged version.
I'm still trying to understand how these unbranded lever connectors came to be. I figure Wago would have worldwide patents or maybe they're licensed?
@stan2004 posted:Right. Here's the OGR thread where the dual connector comes up as a side discussion. It's probably a more relevant conversation in this thread. @Mr. Mouthpear is a wealth of knowledge on this connector type so if there's interest perhaps he will contribute here too. He suggests a more rugged version.
I'm still trying to understand how these unbranded lever connectors came to be. I figure Wago would have worldwide patents or maybe they're licensed?
Here is the mounting clips you asked about.
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