/diy/ - Do It Yourself

Service electrician here, 20+ years exp.

Wagos suck balls for high current applications. I would never use them in my own house for anything that would draw more than 10 Amps. I've seen a Wago literally explode when subjected to a short. (Apprentice miswired)

Wagos are great for contractors doing new construction bid work. Fast to put together = higher profit. Most electrical contractors in my area only offer a year warranty on labor after the job is done. If the Wagos make it past a year, that's all they care about.

>Proper nut use dictates that the stripped ends be twisted with pliers prior to installing the nut.

Not all wire nuts in the US do, read the box closely. I pre-twist if I have more than 2 wires. Also, no need to wind the insulated part like in OP's picture. Makes it a PITA to take apart for service work.

Also, if you're an electrician in the US, buy yourself the tool in my picture. 3M makes it. Puts wire nuts on fast and tight. Also helps remove old stubborn wire nuts.

Shout out to any of my Union brothers here!
Work harder and be a smarter Electrician than our NU competition!
(I'm sure that will start a shit storm, but whatever. I'm a hard working premium electrician, and I make premium pay!)