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This video is obviously not for beginners. :(

That is pretty persuasive, I must say. When putting up ceiling fixtures, I'm generally asking myself where I went wrong to end up doing the job in the first place but the Wagos should take most of the pain out of it.

Every time I watch your videos I cringe. Never seen someone so unconcerned with wire length. You seem to think there is an endless supply of wire. You really need to quit snipping them off. Slack is priceless. When it runs out, you have a huge problem.

The other handle thing for fixtures is using a hook or short bungee to hold the fixture while making connections. Some ceiling fans come with this.

Like the videos. My wrists love the wagons. My dad drove it into my brain when disconnecting wires order is hot,neutral,ground. When connecting wires it’s ground,neutral then hot.

At one time the spring loaded, push fit connections in the back of receptacles was a trend, but then later there was a trickle of cases where corrosion led to high resistance and ultimately a fire. So far I'm not hearing that about Wago, but I have held off to give it more time in the real world. It could take a few more years. You won't go far wrong by sticking to basics, keep wire length long for the next guy, verify that box volume is adequate given the number of insulated connectors, wires, and device volume. I was a little surprised at the clip on ground, which looks like a code violation in Canada.

I use the ground wire wrapped around the grounding screw (assuming you have one) as a quick and easy way to suspend the fixture while I make the other connections. Thanks for your videos. I've learned a lot.

I'm using Wagos for the first time on a bathroom renovation, and it's been a godsend. There's a particular junction box that I had to move around and modify several times as the project progressed, sometimes to get it out of the way, sometimes to add a new wire to it, and finally to move it to a new location. That's how it goes when you've got to maintain existing electrical circuits in the middle of a renovation. Getting wagos on and off several times is a breeze compared to big old wire nuts. I had 5 wires coming into the junction box, so kind of full. It would have been a pain to take big wire nuts on and off several times, undoing and redoing the twisted wires every time.

Do you have a link for the Wago 2401s? Can't seem to find them online.

I can’t afford those Wago connectors.

Those opposite end butt connectors are good to have if someone has cut the unused ground wires off, or too short. Also most metal boxes even older ones have a threaded hole somewhere that accepts a green colored grounding pigtail that most home improvement stores sell.

Yep, the lever Wagos are the *only* way to go! This is especially true with ceiling fans. You'll be changing those out rather frequently due to style changes over the years. One further tip from an anal retentive DIY electrician... Solder tin the stranded leads from the fixture before employing the lever nuts. This makes removal and reinstallation for painting a breeze... Although, maybe not necessary for the homeowner, if working on a rental property, anything you can do to speed up the clean/paint/renovate tenant change-over will simplify your life greatly!

Here in USA the single straight wago I can find was thru REV Robotics.

THANKS SCOTT …FOR ENLIGHTENING US 💡old and new ones 🤗👍😍😍😍

Great video. Its great to see that you learn from viewers comments just as I do. Well done.

I don't know what size wires I'm working with. How do I know what wago lever nut I need?

Wish I had known about Wagos a few years when I did a ceiling light replacement. Was very frustrating trying to balance on the ladder, hold the light in one hand and make the connections with the other. Finally drafted my son to use my three step stepstool to hold the light for me while I used the stepladder to make the connections under wire nuts. I did learn about Wagos earlier this year and have been using them extensively in switch and outlet replacements in this century old home. Adding pigtails as the existing wires are fairly short.

Good day kind Sir. Thanks for the video. I am about to hang a outdoor/entryway fixture, and I came across this video. The Wagos looks interesting, so I did a little research. I found them on Amazon. If you do not mind, can you explain how you determined the specific Wago you used? I see they have various styles based off of ports. Or am I overthinking it? Thanks in advance.

Not an electrician (just lowly engineer), but wonder if those Wago connectors are allowed for the ground wires. Code has always required twisting the ground wires together and securing with a copper crimp, at least in the past. No wire nuts or such. The Wago's will work, and unlikely an inspector would check. I used them in industrial automation wiring long before they made versions for homes. Also used them in my classic cars to chain ACC and GND busses.

3:02 that's enough if you deal with this type of light fixture. The one that has the chain won't be held by that.

Just recently received a 10 pack of Wago 221-2411. I mistakenly ordered these instead of 221-2401. The difference between them is the wire range. With regards to solid wire the 2411 range is 20awg to 14 awg and the 2401 is 20awg to 12awg. Wtf? Why bother with 2411? I tried the 2411 on 12awg and it works, no problem at all. The stranded wire range is similar as well, but the minimum on both is 18awg. They seem interchangeable.

Should you wrap the lever nuts with electrical tape?

Nice! Great incorporation of the feedback from the last video!

Nice video, but I was hoping that you would show the last part of mounting the fixture. It seems very tricky to get the fixture in place on the mounting screws.

Dont want to snip off too much Some wires hardly have any room as is

My fixture doesn't have a ground wire, only the black and white wires, are there any other ways to hold it up there?

That box could never hold a fan, it is metal, and can support a fan, but this box can not, just look at the play this box has when Scott moves the wires

Just searching the comments for the old heads that HATE wagos 😂

in one of your other videos, you asked about the experience level of your viewers with electrical work. I worked for an electric company a few summers while attending college. I completely wired new homes under construction and occasionally did some “old work” projects. I’ve installed circuit panels, and a meter base pedestal. I know how to do most residential type wiring projects. What I lack is a theoretical understanding of how electrical systems work. I’ve had no formal schooling on the subject. However, I don’t care really about understanding how it works. More importantly, I can do what is needed to add a circuit, hang a light fixture, etc..I enjoy your videos. Sticking to the basics. Assuming nothing from your viewers, so that no one gets lost, or misses an important step. Jerry.

what about if the flush mount is heavy? will using the wago still work?

Real electricians,,,wire everything Live

Hadn't seen a grounding clip being used like that but clearly a great idea. Please add it to your store.

I'm being told that WAGO's aren't "to code" for the State of Maryland. Does anyone have any more info?

I'm sorry, I need something for more simple than this

The inline 221-2411 is new in the UK too. It debuted in Germany of course before they released worldwide. All the wagos have a test port ... On the 221-x04 range is on the back opposite the cable entries. Need a fairly slim probe thought

Wish I had seen this video before I tried replacing two fixtures in my carport. I had (of course) purchased *two* wire Wago clips, which were of no use in my application. So, I had to use the original wire nuts, which worked, but.....

You didn't include the link to the butt splice

It looks like the light fixture had silvery looking wires other than the ground. If you connect the silvery wires to copper wires, would that be a problem?

Attempting to replace ceiling porch lights and upon removing the old fixtures, there are 2 black wires that were connected together and then to the black on the fixture and 2 white connected together and then to the fixture. Is that correct? Do I just do the same with the new one?

Lever nuts are so expensive compared to normal wire nuts that work fine imo. I guess use which ever you can afford and which makes sense for your application eh.

I enjoy your informative videos and usually watch them to the end, as you provide some nice tips and tricks. One theme I have noticed in your videos is a very strong recommendation on your part to use WAGO and your glowing reviews of them at all times. Are you being sponsored by the company in your presentations?

DONT USE THOSE FOR ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. ONE SHORT CAN BLOW THAT WAGO OUT AND IT WILL BE LIKE FINDING A NEEDLE IN A HAY STACK TO FIND SHORT. LIGHTING IS OKAY BUT NOT RECEPTACLE OUTLETS

Japanese light fixing are better .. they have a universal fitting that you click in place you can change a light out in seconds

Wagos are the way to go.... fast and easy. as far as hanging a ceiling light like that, I always connect the ground first as shown in the video regardless of that connectors I'm using. that way, the light is attached and it makes it easier to finish the assembly. its the hanging fixtures we seem to have issues with

Should always you use grounds screws clips are old school the ground on the fixture is usually long so you can hang the fixture while you make other connections. Or call an electrician 🤣

Yep! Local Menards has Wegos in any size qty you want. A few to more. Thnx!

I've never seen those grounding clips. Interesting!

Great outstanding tips and techniques. May I ask for your thought? What would you do when replacing a bathroom ceiling exhaust fan. Found the 14-3 cable wires are run diagonally across from the opposite corner side of the old fan connecting box of the housing. And it just has enough (with no slack) to reach inside the connecting wires. The problem now is that the new fan housing is larger. And the cable is a ted short to have enough to be secured to the connecting box. One way is to remove 1 or 2 staple tacks that make the cable barely reaches the connecting point. Or install a junction box attaches to the ceiling/floor joist between the 1st and 2nd floor. Can the junction box hide inside the ceiling and the upper floor space? Or does the junction box need to be shown (exposed) on the ceiling sheetrock to indicate there is a junction box connection? Better yet. Do you have a similar project video/s?

I always cover bare wires with wagos. Use a bent wire coat hanger as a hook for the fixture. Never rely on any wire from the fixture or electrical box as it may cause unseen kink or damage.

Wish this video was up a year and a half ago. I hate the ground wire when hanging light fixture

Fuk yah. Kick ass. Wago are the best. I hate marrettes

Bravo for the new direction, I recall the last video reading about the wirenut and ground clip, and poof here you go not proud enough to know when someone else has a great (better?) idea.

I would like to see a video comparing the pull strength of Wago lever nuts versus the strength of the backstab connection of an electrical outlet. Seems to me that they’re similar type connections, yet most people state not to backstab.

Hello, I enjoy watching your DIY projects. The Wagos really make connections quick and easy.

I really like your video keep it up i'm a new suscriber too

So they finally made the missing wago lever nut product. Thats great to hear.

Going too fast for a foyer

Yeah, you mentioned a link to the 2401s, but I don’t see it.

I was at my local Lowes Home Improvement store and had picked out a replacement kitchen light. When the Lowes man in the lighting area opened the box so I could take some measurements on the light, I noticed some unusual connections that were already on the light. He was a little familiar with them but I had never seen them or heard of them before. After watching your video, I have a better understanding of what they are for. I was going to cut those connections off and hard wire it like usual. Thanks for the video and explaining how the connections work.

It would be nice to have a wago with two on one side and one on the other, or even 2 and 2

You're going too fast

Suggestion...when you replace lighting on very tall ceilings, put up dedicated led fixtures. Eliminate future bulb changes as and possible lander accidents!

Very informative .. Question, is there a wire stripping tool that can cut and strip wire to the correct length for WAGO 221 connectors? Thank You, Michael

Some things I'd like to point out if you don't mind. 1. Have to Pre- Twist the wiring before twisting on the wirenut. Wirenuts have a spring inside them Not a threaded - insert or bushing. There is threading on the lower portion of a lot of wirenuts but that's for the insulation. The electrical connection is being made with tension from the spring inside. 2. Suppose to use Wago 224- NOT 221-2401 for stranded to solid conductor on lightening fixtures. 3. Many lever splice connectors are for low voltage applications so its best to always double- check the rating of the connector. 4. Don't mix up the Wago 221-2411 and 221-2401. They look exactly the same but the 221-2411 are only for 14-18 awg. Whereas the 221-2401 are for 18-12 awg. 5. Should only take off 1/2" of insulation on the wiring. The rest of the wiring inside the connector should be insulated and not bare wiring. It very clearly shows this on the wago installation site.

And when the fixture fails and catches fire... what do you think your insurance company will say... Deny deny deny!

So awesome, I’ve been looking for that EXACT type of splice from Wago!!

1. Wago's may not be for everybody or for all applications, but for me they are indispensable for connecting stranded (like light fixtures) to solid and adding pigtails where the wires have been cut too short in the box. 2. Haven't been able to find the Wago inline splicers in USA for a reasonable price. The similar ones sold on Amazon are NOT UL approved. 3. One of the two worst mistakes I have made as a DIY'er is not using commercial grade receptacles. The cheap ones do not last, especially for active locations. I am having to replace them.

Please do a video on how to replace a fluorescent ballast. Your DIY videos are crystal clear and very helpful

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what if my light fixture doesn't have ground for example recess light made of plastic material ? should I trash my light fixture or there is way to install?

This video has changed my life!

That was awesome

My dad is going to hate me when I tell him to buy these wago 221’s because he is so used to the wire nuts.

Two hints: 1. Make a hanging wire out of solid wire with hooks on each end. Suspend the figure from the hanging wire hooked to the box. Works also with sconces. 2. If the fixture hits the ceiling while you're working on it, use a piece of masking paper with masking tape to protect the ceiling or wall, if installing a sconce. Two tricks I learned from my late electrician friend, Al.

real easy sir, will done work

I’m turning my old utility trailer that j used as snowmobile trailer into a mobile welding rig. Replacing all the lights with LED, would the lever nuts work in this application? I’m in PA so road salt will be in play.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for sharing.

Been waiting for a video on the wago butt connector. Haven't hit the mainstream sellers yet, but I'm definitely gonna pick some up.

Great idea! Thanks

Thanks for this!

Ooow, I like it!

Very cool. I can't find the Wago bits in Canada anywhere

Is allowed to do electrical job like installation lights or outlets even you dont have electrician license? I mean you can technically but if something happens insurance will not cover your loss?

Great information

Real easy. Well done 👍

Wago levers rock!

You are convincing a lot of people about just how convenient those Lever-Locks are, including me. I bought a fairly large pack of up-to 12 AWG Push-type, but I haven't used them yet, so the package is still unopened and I think I'm going to exchange them for this type. Thanks

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The box is loose. It should be secured to the ceiling before proceding.

It's pretty obvious this guy isn't a license electrician. I've seen a few of his videos, and he doesn't know proper methods and protocols

I've been an electrician for over 40 years.....I've NEVER had a problem or issue, hanging a light fixture.

Be prepared to take that light back down and replace the burned up wagos!

Repeat released yesterday too

Use wire nuts not wago

Wagos aren't the safest.

Did someone just discover Wago connectors? Uh, congrats, I guess??