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Bun_Bun_in_heaven t1_jd63k5l wrote

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

Can you please explain what backstabbing is?

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YurAvgDroidGuy t1_jd64q1f wrote

Pushing a 14awg wire into a small hole in the back of a receptacle. Continuity is maintained essentially via a spring clip, rather than bending the wire around the terminal screw which is the correct method. While somehow this system passes ul certification, it is not a good idea for many reasons, and should not be considered a permanent installation. Just like wagos. Wagos are great in a pinch, but not a substitute for a permanent connection, if you were to ask most certificated electricians.

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Bun_Bun_in_heaven t1_jd65e1o wrote

That scares me now. I changed several lights in our house and installed 7 dimmers mostly using the Wagos. I cut and stripped the wires cleanly, made sure the wires were all the way in the Wagos and that the Wagos were closed. What are your thoughts, is it safe?

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PlatypusTrapper t1_jd9gqef wrote

> if you were to ask most certified electricians in the United States *

Europe has adopted these en masse.

I personally think it’s just a culture thing. Like plumbers that won’t use PEX or manifolds. Or mechanics that don’t want to work on electric cars. Tradesmen in general don’t like changing their methods as technology advances. Probably because they’re afraid of something breaking and then getting blamed for it down the road.

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