How to connect cables - The American way!

[Andy-1960]

No wonder they have so many fires!!

 

[Deleted member 26818]

It's ok if they wrap insulting tape round it.

 

[Rpa07]

It just doesn't seem right, does it?
It almost seems lazy!

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Sell them here, called twistits or something similar.

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Sell them here, called twistits or something similar.

Ooo sounds painful
They're not that far behind?
Only been 50years since we used these?

 

[Resu]

Came across a few porcelain ones in old lighting JBs.

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Came across a few porcelain ones in old lighting JBs.

Found some plastic ones in a steel JB with lead twin and cpc the other day.
Well it was just a 4way enclosure with cable clamps

 

[Marvo]

Porcelain ones are still commonly used inside appliances where's there's high temperatures. I'm also not keen on them but I still have a trust issue with Wago type connectors as well, they just don't seem a very stable connection to me.

 

[GMES]

Still widely used on American Shredders, Not surprising really considering they are still using Imperial Nuts and Bolts.

 

[Specialist]

Oops, naughty boy. Pete's not going to be happy with you

The connectors they're showing are called Wire nuts & if used properly, actually work well. I've got a box of various sizes in my spares kit, they're used a lot in multi light fittings, ceiling fans & some machines etc. They used to be used over here years ago, but were made of porcelain & branded Scruit connectors.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

From one of the sponsors:
Twister® 341® Wire Connector | City Electrical Factors - http://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/1668564-twister-341-wire-connector?q=Twisters

 

[Rpa07]

Ideal make some I've seen in the wholesalers - I still wouldn't!
Edit - as above, I didn't click on link

 

[Specialist]

Nice Spin: Don't know why you'd need a nutdriver to fit them though, unless that's just the larger sizes. They're easy enough to use with just your fingers & seem to make a good connection.

 

[Specialist]

Ideal make some I've seen in the wholesalers - I still wouldn't!

Bet like the rest of us, you said the same about Wago's when they came out. Most of us use them nowadays though

 

[Taylortwocities]

I was taught never to twist solid conductors together.
So, you'll never get me up in one of those!