Is this installation what Wago had in mind

[Octopus]

Saw this being done today .....

OK, its above the ceiling, but the same individual did the same before he dropped a connection on the RFC below the floorboards ...........

Not convinced that the MF rating is achieved by the tape ............. but willing to be persuaded.....

 

[polo1]

I'm a bit new to wago , have seem them before , and used similar on panels (control wiring )
Obviously tested tried and tested
What's everyone's opinion on them as oppose a screw terminal
Are they fail safe
Anyone had problems with them

Use them ( or their equivalents) all the time now. Only had one problem where the use of a "push in" Wago was causing a high r1 reading on a ring final circuit.

 

[Octopus]

J804's are the 20 amp type

Oops J803 for RFC

 

[SparkyChick]

Use them ( or their equivalents) all the time now. Only had one problem where the use of a "push in" Wago was causing a high r1 reading on a ring final circuit.

What was the problem @polo1 ? Manufacturing fault?

 

[sparkdog]

No problems and a lot less stress than junction box screws when you are balanced above wads of insulation, and mouse droppings in a roof space on a hot day with wasps and blue bottles buzzing around.

 

[PEG]

No problems and a lot less stress than junction box screws when you are balanced above wads of insulation, and mouse droppings in a roof space on a hot day with wasps and blue bottles buzzing around.

Customers should always be reminded to remove all corpses from loft spaces,before work commences...

 

[Leader]

I love wagos, the only PITA is when using the push connectors with cpc so I prefer the lever connectors with those.

 

[telectrix]

I love wagos, the only PITA is when using the push connectors with cpc so I prefer the lever connectors with those.

snipe nosed pliers solve that problem.

 

[polo1]

What was the problem @polo1 ? Manufacturing fault?

TBH I'm not sure what caused the high resistance problem, just remade the connection with a new connector. That said, I now double check R1/R2 readings after using them!

 

[Msitekkie]

Of course it's not - it also wouldn't provide any strain relief. Only a Wagobox makes a Wago connection maintenance-free.

There are also restrictions on the series of connector you use with the Wagobox for it to be MF.
http://www.wago.ltd.uk/enclosures/wagobox/