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Only issues i can see are

1: No test access on the Helacons ?
2.Having to cut back and trim if changing etc ?
3: Access if you need to cut a centre cable , There is not a lot of room !

Just wondering if Wago leaver types are more "user friendly" /


years ago..... i had so much to do on a friday night ! Now its paper work and a little internet !


Using the push fit versions i#ve never had to cut and retrim cables if they have reterminated. Just pull and twist and they come off easy.


The testing holes on the Wagos are way too small if you are use the protective tips on your tester though
 
never used the wagos, just helacons. only down side of these is the 4 way are in line and bulky, whereas i think the wago 4 way are in a square and so more compact. and not seen lever type helacons for flex etc.
 
Wonder if the Wago leaver idea is protected and Helacon cannot ?

Will have to dive into ebay and buy a a few small boxes of each . But i really see the idea as been a good one. I hate using round connectors and having to mess about getting all the cables in neatly !

As for the Wagobox, I wonder how long before a cheaper product comes along that does the same thing? I think they still need to be 30% cheaper and make up for that by more sales etc .
 
I don't bother with the twist and realise versions of helleman or wago, waste of time the only version I do keep are the wago ones that except 6mm and the full lever version. Can't see the point in having two connectors when one version can do both jobs ie except fine flexes and smaller conductors such as cat 5 as Eskimo mentions.

If you want to do downlights at break neck speed Click flow connectors are faster than wago boxes
 
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I was introduced to them by a chap who i was subbing for. Was amazed so tried a few and really impressed! Bought the big starter pack from CEF and I've never looked back. Behat they cost over the regular JB's is more then made up for by the time saving. Also they are much more serviceable then regular JB's and the wago boxes grip the cable making them 17th Compliant for inside ceilings etc.
 
Wonder if the Wago leaver idea is protected and Helacon cannot ?

Will have to dive into ebay and buy a a few small boxes of each . But i really see the idea as been a good one. I hate using round connectors and having to mess about getting all the cables in neatly !

As for the Wagobox, I wonder how long before a cheaper product comes along that does the same thing? I think they still need to be 30% cheaper and make up for that by more sales etc .

Steer clear of ebay there cheaper from wagobox.com
 
I'm thinking of starting using wago's anybody that uses them my first Job i'm looking at doing is a downlight installation - 15 in one room and 12 in another - which option of the wago's would you recommend before I go and buy the full on trade pack - as I want to see how they fair up for myself.

Cheers
Ian
 
Thanks Amp

My local CEF have given me a better price (only by about 15p per pack on 20's) better than the wagobox website and no postage - bonus
 
Thanks Amp

My local CEF have given me a better price (only by about 15p per pack on 20's) better than the wagobox website and no postage - bonus

15p for 20, thats very very cheap. Stock up and I'll have some of you lol

I have never even heard of these. Do they not weaken over use?

Once there fitted there isn't anything to weaken
 
i meant 15p cheaper per pack than wagobox.com - basically i mailed my account manager playing dumb and asking if they stocked the same or equivalent and could they provide a price if i was to buy from cef and came back at 2.27 per pack of 20 including vat so i can't really grumble - provided a price for a 100pack and it worked out more expensive than me buying 5packs of 20 lol
 
I have never even heard of these. Do they not weaken over use?
I thought the same thing and had been putting off buying them for years. I was also put off by the price compared to 15a terminal strips etc. However now I have a full set of these I would never go back. I have had a go at weakening them by inserting cable and forcefully removing it dozens of times but they still grip like new. Looking at the push fit ones, they don't seem to rely on springs etc that would normally weaken over time.
Wasn't too sure about the WagoBox either but bought a few dozen of those and again am very impressed. Give Ray a call as he seems to be a very cool guy who can help with how to use etc.
 
Does he do a full starter kit ? would be good to have 10 of each and 4 boxes etc just to try . If i am going to start using them... Its only worth buying a good order to get a good price ? Initial introduction cost low, then customer for life etc
 

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