Wago Connectors / JB's

[PJK]

Just bought the contractors box with a full selection of connectors and 24 wagoboxes for about £120 inc postage (which was a bit high I thought). They are a super piece of kit and save so much time when doing downlights. Everyone should try them.

 

[chris gray]

bargain just ordered my freebie
cheers for the link

 

[irishsailor]

Yes just ordered mine super dooper

 

[bugsy]

we have all been warned - no more noughty words on this site!
so from now on the word - can.t bring myself to say it ( J.B. ) is banned!!

 

[Davey101]

Lads, I am doing a job at the minute that is wired in conduit and singles above a plasterboard ceiling, changing to flex as it comes thru the ceiling (not my design, so dont all slate me). Could I fit three 2 pole lever connectors into a conduit thru box? Most of the connections will be in an adaptable box, but there may be some instances where I have to use the thru box method. Also, could I drill a 20mm hole in a Wago box to accept a kopex gland/bush and coupler?

I know the regs about concealed J.B's etc, this is not a problem. The thing I am slightly worried about is a lot of connections using screw connectors, the wago's look like a good idea.

 

[billy110]

Been using the 2 and 3 lever Wago's for a while now along with the lighting connectors, absolutely invaluable! Ordered my free sample from Wago direct (been getting previous from cef) and the sample was here the next day! Just putting my order together for a load more gear, really tidies up a job and saves loads of time.

 

[irishsailor]

Just got my free sample today well impressed.

 

[chris gray]

not used them yer but based on the you tube clip a couple of things:
surely they give you a floating connection? and it never showed you a means of securing it to a secure object?
they do look good and im waiting my free sample.

 

[rapidrich]

got my free sample today its just what ive been looking for ....ive been useing the helacon connectors and was finding it hard to find a enclosure the right size for them the wagobox ticks all the boxes plus the fact you can get 40a connectors for extending rings or spurs is a bonus

 

[gaffer]

not used them yer but based on the you tube clip a couple of things:
surely they give you a floating connection? and it never showed you a means of securing it to a secure object?
they do look good and im waiting my free sample.

Got mine today Chris,there is a couple of mounting points in the base of the box if needed.

 

[dixon9]

Been using them a while, and pretty good, but not too keen on size/shape of box, and think breaking them apart for testing is a bit of a chew on.

Yes it is a strange shape isn´t it? Reminds me of a model of a ship container. Can´t work out why they didn´t keep it smooth.

 

[mikey12]

received my sample couple of days ago seems the way forward so ordered the mini pack for a couple of jobs if all goes well will be ordering larger stock

 

[ANDREW B]

I received my wagobox freebee last week and it looks a good solution to complying with the 17edition regs.
The Ashley J803 is the only thing that I have seen similar at £2.25 each from senate.The wagobox works out cheaper at £1.55 and is more versatile. Of course the old JB`s are cheaper still but not comparable.
I do have a couple of questions though.
The literature they sent shows different applications
I am unsure about using a 24A 2-pole push wire terminal for a 32A ring main extension?
And I cant see if in the future one of these wagobox`s was discovered under the floor.How would I be able to check if it was LIVE or not, there is nowhere to connect my test lead’s (I don’t trust or use volt sticks). At least with the old JB`s you had some nice big screw heads to use.

 

[gaffer]

I received my wagobox freebee last week and it looks a good solution to complying with the 17edition regs.
The Ashley J803 is the only thing that I have seen similar at £2.25 each from senate.The wagobox works out cheaper at £1.55 and is more versatile. Of course the old JB`s are cheaper still but not comparable.
I do have a couple of questions though.
The literature they sent shows different applications
I am unsure about using a 24A 2-pole push wire terminal for a 32A ring main extension?
And I cant see if in the future one of these wagobox`s was discovered under the floor.How would I be able to check if it was LIVE or not, there is nowhere to connect my test lead’s (I don’t trust or use volt sticks). At least with the old JB`s you had some nice big screw heads to use.

Hi Andrew,the Helacon ones are virtually the same but have a small apature for test leads,I thought exactly the same as you when i saw the wagos.

 

[kung]

Intresting post and replies ! just ordered a free sample and see whats what.
Regards.