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Bun_Bun_in_heaven t1_jd63dbe wrote

Reply to comment by PlatypusTrapper in Why should wires not be twisted before putting in wire nut? by dhekurbaba

Yes! Wago is amazing! Question: if I have two wires to join but the only Wagos left are three-slot (or three wires to join and what’s left is a four-slot), is it ok to leave one slot empty but closed?

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PlatypusTrapper t1_jd69s3i wrote

Yeah, that's fine. Wago's only come in 2, 3, and 5 position versions btw.

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Bun_Bun_in_heaven t1_jd6r458 wrote

Thank you! I used all 2’s and have larger ones left but didn’t remember there wasn’t a 4 :)

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Bun_Bun_in_heaven t1_jd6ref8 wrote

What are your thoughts on backstabbing with Wagos? Should this be a concern for small boxes? I replaced a bunch of dimmers and at times I had to place the wires inside tightly. All are wrapped with electrical wire.

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PlatypusTrapper t1_jd7knr8 wrote

I’m not an electrician so I really can’t say with full confidence.

I’m not sure what the backstabbing comment has to do with the WAGOs. The ones usually recommended by the internet are the 221s which are never nuts. No backstabbing with those. Are you referring to specific receptacles? I don’t backstab with those either. I’ll side wire or J-hook then if side wiring isn’t available.

I’ve seen some videos of people satisfied with products like the WAGO 773 but I don’t have experience with them.

I don’t think there’s an issue if wires are snug. As long as they fit in the box it should be fine.

The purpose of electrical tape is basically done insurance to make sure nothing touches the wires accidentally. It does basically nothing for mechanical support.

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