Wago wire connectors?

[cuse]

anybody familiar with these? I'm about to pull the trigger and buy a bunch. My layout is being built to be movable for the inevitable relocation...The benchwork is modular and I've historically used terminal strips between sections to avoid chopping up all of my wiring  - these seem infinitely easier. I guess I'd still use suitcase connectors to bring the track feeders to the bus lines, but that wiring wouldn't be disrupted as it would all be contained within it's own module. 

I've never come across these and was wondering if any of you used them...


221-2401 | WAGO Lever-Nuts® Inline Splicing Connector | for Solid and Stranded Conductors | 2-Conductor with Operating levers | 24-12 AWG | Transparent housing | White Cover | [Box of 60 Pieces]

[Philip]

Many great reviews of those on youtube. They appear to be a great product like suitcase connectors.

[deemery]

I love them!  They work on pretty much any size wire.  The levers are stiff.  I attach them using strong double-stick tape to plywood, but that doesn't work well for splines.  You can get custom brackets for them from Wago, or look for 3D printed masters.   

On my layout, I bring the track feeder (thin wire) to a Wago connector.  The feed from the (thick wire) power bus is made with a Suitcase Connector.  (The red wire is for the frog power, when I hook up the switch machine that goes here.)

For my powered ball signal/crossing project, I glued Wagos to the outside of the electronics box to make the connections to track, etc:


I also use them when I want to make sturdy connections when prototyping/fooling around with electricity...

dave

[cuse]

Thanks guys...I'm on board

[jbvb]

I've spent quite a few hours under someone else's layout, fixing his bad experience with suitcase connectors. Maybe they're more reliable in a dry attic than a damp basement, but there are none on my layout.

A 24-12 Gauge range would work for my track power wiring, but not for the small wires that go up the masts of my signals.  I managed to make my signals work with euro-style terminal strips, but it took time and attention to get cheap euro-style terminal strips to grip 26 GA and smaller. The job being complete, I haven't gone looking for terminal strips with a wider grip range. I expect they'd be more expensive, but I'd certainly trade a modest price increase for less frustration.

[deemery]

The important thing on suitcase connectors is to use the right tool.  Where I've had problems are those I installed using conventional pliers...  

dave

[elwoodblues]

While I have started using Wago Connectors (I'll be using them for my staging yard wiring) I intend to use suitcase connectors to connect the feeders from the Wago connectors to the bus wiring.  As Dave said, you need the right crimper for the suitcase connectors.  I use slip lock pliers and I never had as issue with the suitcase connectors using those pliers.