The Wagos or push ins have a great advantage when hanging fixtures. The stranded wire from the fixture can be pushed in "on the bench". Then on the ladder you only have to push in the solid wire- very easy!

We stopped using wirenuts at least 15 years ago in Norway. Wago or other trusted brands are the only thing we use these days.

EXACTLY! Maintenance/electrician for 15 years+ in America. An electrician in Europe now. Almost nobody here has heard if wire nuts. My initial prejudice was that wire nuts were superior, BUT the Wago 221 is preferable.

I am a DIY. I started with wire nuts 30 years ago. Used those for 20 years. They work and reuse them when redoing existing electrical with the wire nuts already in the box. Discovered push in about 12 years ago. Love them and use them for all new wiring projects. And sometimes for modifying existing connections too. Never used WAGO due to the very high cost. WAGO are just reusable push in connectors. Usually I only wire things once and do it right the first time so no need for reusable push in WAGO connectors.

I used wire nuts for 50 years but I'm really sold on the Wago Lever connectors. A big advantage especially when connecting 3 or more #12 wires is that the Wago takes up less space and the wire without the twist is a lot more flexible making it much easier to fit into junction boxes. The Wago Lever is a lot easier to connect additional wire, simply pop levers and install new connector with an additional port while wire nuts usually require cutting the bent up ends off and restriping and twisting.

I'm a DIYer and I helped my dad build his house from the ground up. I learned with wire nuts and I like them for what I do. I feel that as long as you use whatever you are using correctly you are fine.

I grew up with the plain, no-wing wire nuts, but I'm sold on the wago lever nuts. Your demo on stranded/solid wire behavior was superb. I'm a DIY guy, but also a graduate EE.

The first time I saw a Wago connector and tested it, i was sold particulary since it has all the right agency approvals too and used for decades in Europe. As a homeowner, my repair needs are spotty, and this provided rapid to do, and undo, quality connections, UL approved and next to no training required. The real challenge I find is to insure its not counterfeit, when buying it from say, Amazon over DigiKey, authorized distributors matter here and the difference per item is only in the 10-30c a piece.

Wago connectors are awesome. I even keep a handful in the "junk" drawer in my RV with the fuses for making quick electrical repairs/changes when out camping. The connectors pictured are the new design of the wago. the old ones were great too but the new ones are so much easier to use and about half the size.

The 221 also has test port to check without removing the wires

I had the option to use the push in connecters today, when I had to replace a failed light switch. I used the connecters to add on a couple of 6" pig tail wires, on a very short set of wires coming into the electrical box, which were connected to the old failed switch, with the classic wrap around hook to the terminals. What a difference that made, the push in connecters, were so user friendly, and helped me out greatly. I also upgraded to a commercial switch, with the lock down terminal plates, and had greatly helped with installation of my new added pig tail wires. Thank you so much, for sharing this video!

I had put up with wire-nuts for decades.(but on the job in aerospace electronics I used crimp connectors). The first time I saw push-in connectors I immediately switched to them. I see its time again to switch to lever connectors. Thanks!

In my opinion another great reason to use WAGO or even push in is the longevity of the wires. Over the years, you will inevitably change switches, receptacles, add devices, or do other things that require "unwrapping" a twist type wire nut. You can do this many times of course, but eventually, the wire either fatigues or just gets so out of shape that it has to be shortened. There isn't always enough spare length. The WAGO and push types are far less damaging to the wire itself.

Wago 221 is awesome. I like that they can handle wires of from 24 to 12 gauge, and that they are easy to both install and remove. For a DYI homeowner it just makes projects easier. *I also use them for hobby applications* because they are easier than soldering.

I've been using wire nuts for almost 50 years as a DIY electrician. I converted to Wago 221s recently and I love them. I used all 221s to install new shop lights in my basement including a wall switch and outlet and I feel like it saved me a lot of time. Particularly when I realized I'd mis-wired the switch connection to the lights. I was able to pull the 221s out easily and fix the problem. This is a lot harder/messier when using wire nuts. (nb I learned my DIY electrical wiring up nuclear reactor control systems in my teens. Try meeting NRC code...)

I would be an enthusiastic DIYer and was glad I found the wago 221s - they are simple to use, you can see the wire inside and are so slim that they fit into tiny openings; the extra cost is so irrelevant when you have confidence that the wiring is safe and secure.

DIYer here, I just bought some push-ins for a ceiling fan project in my garage. They will save some effort doing the final connections while working up in the attic balanced between ceiling joists!

I work in the industrial automation field and Wago Lever Nuts have been a game changer over the past 5 years for our designs and applications. The biggest benefit is the ability to insert test probes and easily remove wires for replacement or troubleshooting.

As a DIY, I found, I use the Wago221 on almost every replacement project. That is to say, replacing existing fixtures, outlets, or switches. I have an older home, and many of the electrical boxes are metal and are tight with up to two lines entering the box. Especially the switched lights and outlets. The Wago 221 is the best for tight spaces where typical wire nuts are way too bulky. I use wire nuts in new construction since many of the new electrical boxes are plastic and have more space in the box-all personal preference.

Got a multi-pack of WAGO 221 when installing some lights. They were by far the easiest way to join the high-gauge (18 maybe) stranded wire to solid copper.

Wago connectors are big space savers inside the first box of a series/chain of receptacles. And, very secure when pushing in all those extra wires.

I rewired a big chunk of my home over the summer before we moved in, I wish I had known about the wagos then, I’ve been upgrading to smart light switches and have been using them for that and they are so much easier to work with, will be using them exclusively for my garage reno that I’m doing in the Spring

The thing that has held me back from using the push ins more is I hadn't been certain they were acceptable by code. This answered that question. That said, as a DYI'r I'll definitely opt for a Wago since I do so much less work than a pro that the higher price isn't that much of a bite.

Just last week saw the suggestion for the wago 221, and ordered some immediately. I've got a recepticle box that I updated the switches in, so it then had 5 neutrals, and originally I had to split it into 3+(2+1) because the wirenuts could at most handle 4. It was basically impossible to stuff everything back inside. The wallplate was visibly floating off the wall where the wires bunched up and the switch bottomed out. Those wago made everything so much better, cleaner wire runs, low profile, room for 5, and it was actually possible to press it into the back of the box, by moving 5 - 14AWG wires, instead of trying to manipulate what was basically a (1/0) AWG. Sure its more expensive, but this should be in every DIY's toolbox anyway, ESPECIALLY if they plan to swap out those old toggle switches with something newer like a paddle, dimmer, timer, etc that take up more space in the box.

I used the Wago lever nuts today, I had a massive amount of wires in one junction box and had to diagnose why not only the lights didn’t work, but the outlets not having proper power and the breaker tripping when the 2nd lightswitch was flipped. I’m not a pro electrician but it was invaluable to be able to swap wires from one Wago to the other to figure out everything without having to restraighten and untwist wires constantly.

Agreed, WAGO 221 is the best option. They have become very common here in Norway too. Also consider the great benefit, where you can re-open the connections without damaging the wires. Great system.

You sir by far have given the best description of wire connections. I’m still getting a license electrician for my final inspection. For a breaker box relocation from house to the garage.

Love me the Wago connectors. Started using them a couple years back, hands down awesome sauce. Easy to use, easy to disconnect, easy to reconnect/reuse.

In Belgium we stopped using wirenuts some 20 years ago. I don’t think you can buy them anymore, and using them in residential installations would be seriously frowned upon.

I am a DIY'er and once I found the Wago's, I am a big fan and have a package of them in my electrical tool box. They came in handy when we redid the outside lighting at our American Legion Post. The other two guys working (also DIY'ers) were impressed and said that they would probably get a multi-pack of the Wago's.

Working on renovating my house and I just found these connectors, I can't believe I didn't know about them. These save time, room in boxes, and peace of mind. I will be retiring my wire nuts!

When I've searched the internet on wire nutting solid and stranded wire here is what I've always found for advice: If you hold the ends of solid and stranded wire even with each other while you screw on the wire nut connector, the stranded wire will often wrap loosely around the solid wires, resulting in a loose connection. The problem is easy to prevent by extending the ends of all stranded wires about 1/8 in. So I think you need to give the wire nuts one more try since you led with the solid instead of the stranded.

For light fixtures, or other connection from stranded to solid, I use the WAGO 224 series connectors: Gray (224-101) for Hot, White (224-112) for Neutral (which actually accommodates two solid Neutral wires). They pack easily into the fixture, allow you to 'cap' off the Hot and Neutral from the mains, and allow an easy, safe swap out of the fixture in the future. Just squeeze the connector to insert/remove the stranded wires connected to the fixture.

Just ordered an assortment pack based on your review of the Wago 221. Wire nuts are such a PITA with 12ga wire in a box. Wish I had used these before I started switching out the outlets in the house. They for sure will be used on the rest of it. Thanks!

This randomly showed up in my feed and I am glad it did. I have a small home wiring project I need to do in a few weeks. I just ordered the WAGOs and can't wait to give them a try. Thanks so much for making this video!

i started using wagos a few years back and they have become my go to connector. not only are they easy to mount specialy when standing on a stair in god knows what position. but they are also made for fine thread wire. with the plate connection. it makes sure to press down on as many wires as possible.

I love the lever connectors. The first time I used one, I was sold. They are much better timewise than wire nuts. Further, they provide more space in the box than wire nuts.

Wago 221 lever nuts is all I use from now on. I found them in 2019 by watching another KZfaqr. Thanks for sharing.

All have their pros and cons but something to keep in mind: The lever nuts may save enough in labor to make up for the cost. If you're going to use lever nuts, use Wago. They're UL listed and, if it matters to you, the 221 has a test point so you can check voltages without taking it apart. No matter what you use make sure it's rated for the amperage you're dealing with.

I have one more comment on Wago push in wire connectors. Lets say I rough wire receptacles in a basement. I install the Wagos at roughin. I can test the circuit to make sure I have power at the end and then disconnect it from power while the drywall guys do their work. I then pig tail my receptacles. When its time to install the devices each device takes much less time to install than having to use wire nuts. I like the time these save me.

I just used Wagos for the first time ever, yesterday and again today. I found them simple and convenient to use. I'm replacing all the switches and receptacles in our 25 year old home with spec grade getting rid of all those cheap back stabbed devices many of which were cracked and had loose connections.

I have been using the ideal push ports for over 5 years. I have the 2 ports up to 8 ports. I've had one problem out of thousands of terminations! I really like how you showed the wire connection inside the port, which is the main problem of people not installing the wire in the ports properly. When I install light fixtures using 14 Guage and stranded wire, I prefer the smaller orange wire nuts.

New can recessed lights come with push in connectors attached to the lead wires. I never knew about the push ins until I started installing the lights. After reading the instructions and figuring out how simple it was and finished the installation I got right on Amazon and ordered a 20 pack of push ins 4, 6 and 8 lead connectors for future projects. Fabulous invention.

I was taught to use wire nuts.. I did not know about the other connectors. I will start using the Wago 221. Thanks for the information.

Thanks for the informational. Very helpful. I have found that by making the stranded wire slightly longer than the solid copper and pushed into the twist cap ahead of the solid copper gives me a firm connection. Again thanks and keep it coming.

I’m a DIY guy with a lot of experience working on older homes and bringing the wiring up to code. I recently tried the wago connectors. The pain of the price was quickly forgotten after a long day of pulling wire and installing boxes and all I had to do was push the wires into the connector to finish the job.

In 2015 I bought an old mobile home and put in all new outlets and switches. In checking out the requirements/recommendations, due to the MH being wired with aluminum wire, I found Wago connectors were highly recommended. I went to every home improvement store and electrical supplier I could find. Most had no idea what I was talking about. I ended up getting them from a supplier on line and paid more than $3 each piece for them. They were the push in type. It was a large bill for such a project but made the job much easier to do.

I find the greatest advantage for the push types vs the wire nuts is the volume and shape of wire that ends up stuffed into the box. No more twisting into huge, difficult to mold in place stalks of multiple wires. No more or at least less cursing when you find the last person in the box did not leave enough lead. *** But the best effect is that the push types leave more space in your box which means safer heat dissipation and easier access ***. I'n a DIYer who's used all 3, but for my own home I use Wagos.

This is exactly the information I was looking for!. I’m a DIYer and I have to replace some fixtures in my house to get it ready to sell. I HATE wire nuts! I like the idea of having something easy but more importantly secure. The additional cost is worth the peace of mind and the safety aspect. At the end of your video, you suggest DIYers get a Wago Multipack with different sized lever nuts. If you haven’t already... could you do a video explaining what projects or applications would require the different Wago sizes... i.e: 3, 4, & 5 wire lever nut. Great video! On a side note... I have never saved so many videos from one person!

I had seen the WAGO 221 on KZfaq awhile ago and decided to order a handful just to see if they were as good as they were advertised. Yesterday, I had my first opportunity to use them and I'm 100% satisfied that are are that good. I had to use them in an awkward situation and they made the job so much easier than wire nuts. They are extremely easy to use and make excellent connections. I have used the push in connector, too but they don't offer the flexibility of being reusable. Once the wire goes in, it won't come out.

Done several projects. Everyone I know uses them. Very glad I saw your video. Easier, safer, and more compatible; should have been there sooner. Thank you.

I watched this and I must say here in central Europe I have never seen wire nuts. Our "cheap connection" is one with screws holding the wires in.

Back in 2014 I was renovating a part of my home, and saw a review of the Wago lever-nuts. I fell in love with them because I have been that poor schmuck who had to unscrew a 3-way nut to add one more wire, and then a week later had to unscrew the 4-way nut to add one more wire. So the idea of being able to quickly fix that was very attractive. I bought a bunch of the lever-nuts, I still have them, and I encourage everyone I know to use them. My only complaint is, as you point out, they're somewhat fat. So when the box is already tight it can be a chore to get things arranged. In particular, the "smart" thermostats for electric radiant bathroom heat are a stone bitch to fit into a small metal box. But it CAN be done. (Just make sure you charge by the hour for this.)

I have always used wire nuts because I didn't know there was something else available. I have seen recently the push-in connectors but never liked them because they don't came apart. After watching your video I went to Home Depot and bought some Wagos. I really like them. In older European cars they would use wire terminals that had screw connectors instead of the plugs the American car companies used. I loved that style of connection. So much easier to take apart and rewire if need be. Thanks for the information on the connectors.

As a DIYer i used the 222 in one of my friends house and it worked very well as idid the whole house. The 221 was not available at that time. But, certainly will buy some if available at the Home Depot.

I’ve been in the electrical industry since 1976. Regarding wire connections the most important principle is a tight connection. A wire that can be moved after inserted in a connector is not a good connection. This is more important the higher the current. Wire nut connections are the best out of the three you gave as an example. To a trained electrician who knows how to use a wire nut, it is the best for device box make up. Simple and always align the ends of each wire evenly and twist the wire nut even before it touches the wires. You will see that the pull test will prove this the best. Also know how much to strip your wire. The surface of each wire in a wire nut has more contact with each other wire making a much better connection and more solid. Twisted wire has been around since there has been wire. Electrical or not. It has been and will be the best none bolted or compressed wire connection because of more surface contact. These points are very important when considering current. I have tried WAGOs in the past and found that it was a mistake and replacement was necessary. WAGOs are easier to install and that saves time. That maybe why your pro survey showed that almost half use them. I will never use the common WAGO again. In using a WAGO use the wire turn test. After the wire is inserted into a WAGO, turn the wire and see if it turns. If it does than you can be sure it’s a bad connection. Especially if used on or near a homerun that can draw 12 amps or plus. Try the test on the 210 connector. Still the wire surface contact in a WAGO or a 210 is zero. Only a small portion of the wire comes in contact with the connector. In other words you are relying on the connector to pass current from one wire to another. You will find on a high current wire will develop carbon and that will compound the bad connections. Push in receptacle connections are the same and should never be used to pass current to another wire. To back up what I’m saying I will refer you to a receptacle device that does not allow an insert for a grounding wire. This principle is backed in the NEC. The connection is not reliable in a ground fault. It must be under a hex nut for a tight connection. I do use the flip connectors for instrumentation wire but that is as far as I would use it now. If insets type connections are good than you would see breakers use them for wire connections. That will not happen. Regarding you philosophy regarding pro and “Joe” and a joe might find the WAGO or 210 a better connection is really muted by the fact that there is a licensed electrician. If WAGOs and 210 are used by pros than it’s only because of how cheap the contractor is and also his lack of knowledge of how to use a wire nut. I would suggest you use a disclaimer regarding encouragement of wire terminations. It may comeback at you. At least an amp check or a calculation on how much amps in the wire before using a WAGO. Another reason I use wire nuts on projects is because an electrical engineer will spec this out in his specifications. If an electrical engineer specs this out than that should also make you concerned. If you really want to do a survey than you should survey electrical engineers. You might be shocked. No pun intended.

I've always used wire nuts and do a pull test. When connecting stranded to solid, I would always solder coat the stranded before mating it with the solid and using a wire nut. Thanks for enlightening me to these other connectors. I'll be using them in the future.

I have used Wago and alternatives that look identical on Amazon and both work very well. I bought the alternatives by mistake becasue when you search for Wago on Amazon it offers alternatives that look almost identical and to be honest they work just as well. Its the concept that is so elegant.

For me the wago 221 would be great for a no knower DIY when needed. I’m eager learning things that I may be able to do myself. Excellent program!

For various reasons, Wago is the way to go for DIY’ers. I’ve been using them for a couple years now. No problems and so much easier. The cost is a factor. I change/add/replace a receptacle or light fixture 3-4 times a year. Well worth the time and trouble trying to get wires tied together and at the moment you push the connection back into the box, a wire pops out!!!

Scott, I picked up some Wago connectors from Amazon and used them when replacing a couple of switches and dimmers. I love them and will not use wire nuts again. Maybe a little more expensive but well worth it. This is especially true I think for the home DIYer that doesn't need all that many. For an electrician I can see the cost may be more prohibitive. Thanks again for the great review!!

I'm so glad you said you liked the back trace method of hooking up outlets and switched. I used that style of hook ups for all the outlets I changed

I have been using wire nuts. I have experienced the "non-hold" problem. I WILL check out the push-ins because, until now, I never heard of them. Thank you for this video! 😊

I just finished wiring a room using the Ideal push-in. Easy. If I had the Wago, I would have used them, too. I like the Wago because you can undo the connection.

Contractors will use the cheapest thing they can when possible. I've used Wago 222 style connectors for a long time in a commercial setting and have never had a customer have a failure with them. When you're talking stranded wires, wire nuts simply do not belong there in my opinion. For the cost of a 222 or 221, it's well worth knowing that it will hold.

I'm a retired remodel contractor, but still do some small jobs. I recently found the Wago connectors I am really liking them. I wish they were around When I was working full-time.

Really great watching and learning new things from your video. Wire nuts are pioneered product, cheap, and worked as intended to as long as conductors were pre-twisted to help secured in place. Wago is another good quality product, quick and convenient and well worth it.

One reason I prefer Wago over wirenuts is they take up less volume in a box. I agree with all you said about them also. Yes, they are pricey, but so is your time and a fire due to poor connection! Wire nuts also seem to tend to unscrew when you are stuffing the wires back into a box, depending on how rough you are and the angle of the wings. The push in Ideals are good too, but when trying to use stranded, it is somewhat of a battle to get ALL the strands into the connector, so I ONLY use them when using solid only, but still prefer the Wagos.

I love the wago 221 because they are rated up to 30 amps and will connect from 10 to 20 AWG solid or stranded wire.

Good and timely article, thanks for sharing. I recently had opportunity to install a pair of surface mount sconce lights to replace an old failing pair. The new fixtures were of a slim design that had very shallow canopy recess for holding wires. The electrical boxes were “pancake” boxes and the pair of fixtures were wired to a pair of three way switches. In order to connect the wires and still contain them in the available housing space I would have had to change the electrical junction boxes to deeper ones if I had to use wire nuts. Ideal push connectors saved the day with their low profile design.

I had two projects this week end and use these. For the ceiling lamp I ended up rebuilding the internal wiring so being able to reuse the lever type connector was perfect. The other good thing, that clumsy hanging fixture and trying to use wire nuts experience is gone. It makes installing over head fixtures way, way easier. The other was installing outside GFI plugs, that was far easier. Though relativity expensive the ease of use wins hands down.

Been using wirenuts, but as you'll see from your affiliate link, I'll be using the Wago for the rest of my needs on this project. I tried the push-in types awhile ago, and my issue was that with lighting (or other stranded wires), even if I twisted them tight, I had trouble pushing them into the push-in connectors. The lever type should reduce this headache! I hate hanging lights by the way. What an awkward working position.

The thing I learned being an electrician is when using stranded with solid wire is that you lead with the stranded when using wire nuts. I’ve always had good connections by doing so. FYI, light fixture wires are generally 16 AWG or smaller. Wire nuts are actually the best. When the wire is properly secured failure is extremely rare if it happens. Wagos use the tension method just like the stabs for receptacles. That tension over time relaxes to where failure ultimately will happen and the wire comes lose. Wire nuts will never have an issue like that. If a wire nut fails it’s probably do to a bad installer, not the product. Talked to enough electricians who’ve seen failed wagos all to often. Wagos are convenient, but that’s about all they are.

As a DIY'r and having worked for the local utility having seen the cause of house fires caused by incomplete connections heating up to flash over, I have switched to Wago 221's and appreciate your demonstration confirming my choice. I have difficulty with old wire in my 70 year old house which make making connections more difficult.

We are a commercial contractor and we use Wago most of the time. A real time saver and always a tight connection.

I'm closing on my first house later today and you've really opened my eyes to a difference in electrical component quality that I didn't know existed. Between the wago flip nuts and commercial grade recepticals, I'm going to be replacing all of them with the higher quality. You're amazing.

I only use 3M Twist-On Wirenuts, the ones that come with rubber , that yellow you show from Ideal are kind of bad, but also to avoid the problem of having a bad twist connection on solid and stranded cables you always have to put the stranded cable first, like an eight of an inch, never had a pull test problem, those wago connectors usually come with every commercial light I install but the price its too expensive to consider it an option, its ok for diy'ers like you said but learn how to use wirenuts properly comes in handy.

I didn't event know the WAGO products existed. I expect they'll be my new go-to for DIY use in my RV, along with 12 volt accessory upgrades on my golf cart. Thanks!

I started using the push in style wire connectors at work. I don’t do a ton of electrical but I do change plenty of ballasts and drivers on drink coolers. I love them. I have found many of the manufacturers like True and IDW use them as well. I am curious to use the lever style like the ones described here.

Been using wire nuts for decades and when used properly never had a problem. Use an infrared camera and you will see they produce less heat at the junction...ie lower resistance.

Very informative for a DIYer. It's always good to compare available sources/products. Thanks for the effort you put into these videos !

I've always used wire nuts for my installations. I've never heard of the wago connectors. I am very impressed and will start using the wago. I've always had problems with unsecure wire nut connections and would usually wrap then with electrical tape to secure them better. The wago is a much better connection. Thanks foe this video.

I am a professional electrician for 30 years I have been using regular wire nuts and pushing wire nuts for quite some time but these new wago Are a lifesaver saves me time save the customer time so I can move to another job and make me money and keep the customer happy and I know They will be safe

I can't believe I never saw these push in connectors before! Great video. Thanks!

It's all about the cost in a contractors eyes. An experienced sparky won't have an issues twisting stranded and solid wire together.

Love Wago. Buddy of mine is having his older home re-wired and spec'd Wago connectors in all boxes.

I’m a DIYr, but switched sometime ago, to the Ideal push-in connectors. However, I really like the ease of the Wago connectors. Thanks for this great video!

I adore those Wago lever-nuts. I've been using them in wiring up LED lighting for several years and they are so much more secure when you can use them.

Having been a electrical most of my life i have found if you lead the stranded wire over the solid the wire nut will not fail. Yes if you make them the same length it will be as you have showed

Thank You. DIY, but do mostly smaller jobs now with left over extras in my basement so I didn't know about a better alternative until KZfaq. Your video was excellent for me to learn that there are "2" other types of connectors and the differences. I bought a bag of push-ins from Home Depot and thought they were just a little different from the ones I saw on another video. This video explained fully everything needed to make a good decision. I think the push-ins are probably good enough for solid wire, but I'm a little unsure for stranded wire. The WAGO looks like a tighter connection and easier to remove a wire(s) to make a change.

Having worked as a CCST for a major natural gas transmission company (25 years). I used winged wire nuts 95% of the time. Since cost was not a big factor but reliability was, I went the extra step of putting a tie-wrap at the base of each wire nut. (I also replaced all standard wire nuts with the winged type.) This became my own signature marking my work. I occasionally used both the push wago and lever action wago connectors where I was repairing /updating old work where space was limited and/or wires were a little too short. These devices could be a life saver in time sensitive field repairs. Each have their advantages.

Just a Joe, but worked with a pro for a while. I like the wire nuts because of pricing, but would be happy to use wago if that wasn't a factor. Also a trick I found useful with stranded to solid connections lead with the stranded by just a little bit 1/16 or less. The nut will take it first but the solid will still be able to poke thru it and you get good bite on both that way.

As an electrician in the UK, WAGO's have become extremely popular in the trade. The screw-terminals are still used, but as an electrician myself, WAGO's are my go-to. On the current project I'm working on, the company has actually specified WAGO's as their preferred connector. Edit: Interestingly, I have never seen a wire-nut used in any project that I have worked on in the UK, whether it be domestic, commercial, or industrial, they just aren't a thing. I've never even seen them for sale in any trade merchant or DIY store.

I never heard of Wago until I watched your videos. I just bought some 221's at Home Depot and am excited to use them. I bought a couple of small packages to swap a light fixture and will buy the bigger assortment pack from Amazon. I'm converting to Wago instead of wire nuts!

Building my van I've used them all. Wago's are the way to go if you can't solder. Running 12G wire in a 12v system hooking up LED lights that come with a 24g stranded wire. They are fantastic! Working in construction I've seen all kinds of things. Done by Master electricians. Some are amazing and some are not...lol!! Great explanation and video... Thanks!

I switched to Wago connectors and never going back to wire nuts. P.S. appreciate all your videos.

Nice video! One thing you didn't comment on is a comparison of the electrical quality of the connection ... the resistance added by the connection. Yes, it's probably negligible, but I'm thinking about the comparison of an RV's 'insert and twist and close lock ring' plug where the contact surfaces have much less contact surface/more resistance than the relatively new 'SmartPlug'.

I've used the Wago lever nuts for my DIY projects. It makes me a lot more confident in my connections!

I've used wire nuts for a long time as a DIY'er and never did like the way stranded wire behaved in the connection. I also don't like using stranded wire in push in connections as they can fray far too frequently for my comfort level. I recently learned about Wago connectors and like their methods. Our Home Depot here in BC Canada actually has them. Very cool and if I have another DIY project, especially with light fixtures, I'm going to use them.

You should twist the solid and stranded wires together with your side cutters, bend the solid wire over to clamp down on the stranded wire, then apply the wire nut, the connection will be as good as the wago, the push in connecting will trip arc faults, the wago is a great connector, but for cost, if you know what your doing the wire nut is the best option price wise. Just my opinion