Wago 224 connector block demonstration - great for light fitting installation

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In a forgotten corner of the Wago catalogue, you'll find the Wago 224 series lighting connectors. A great solution for connecting flexible cables into lighting circuits. More compact than using Wago 221 series or connector blocks.
Wago 224 connectors feature a solid core connector at one end and a flexible cable connector at the other. Solid conductors are pushed into the terminal block. Flexible cables use a push to open cage clamp-style connector.
In this video, Gary Hayers ‪@GSHElectrical‬ and Joe Robinson demonstrate using the Wago 224 in a typical wall light installation.
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@Mike_5 4 года назад

This is the best kept secret in the Wago catalogue

@thrilled2bits Год назад

Twist and pull to take out, thank you - it wasn't very obvious had to do some serious digging till I come across this vid. It was so frustrating... appreciated.

@dang8795 4 года назад

Been using the 224’s for a few years now. They have come in handy countless times, time saving too!

@saintchris0 3 года назад

Your video convinced me that Wago was the way to go. Congratulations.

@emarr3720 3 года назад

I really look forward to ur vids. Usually, if I start an electricians vid & it's British(Euro in general), I stop watching bc as a Yank we use AWG, different colored wires, different terminology, etc. The fundamentals r the same but I don't want to have to do conversions. Ur vids r well made & I enjoy the banter bc it's entertaining but measured. I don't want antics or zaniness. Keep up the good work.

@efixx 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback - two countries divided by a different electrical language. We enjoy the comments from our US viewers. 😀

@Whipster-Old 3 года назад

I would like to point out that efixx have put more effort into the mock up for a RU-vid video than the electrician who rewired my house did in the entire job. 😂

@efixx 3 года назад

Good point Max 🤦🏻‍♂️👍

@mikey4016 3 года назад

Yep, a license doesn't mean that you are qualified, competent or do a decent job, it just means that you payed the taxes. The worst electricians are licensed, the worst plumbers are licensed, the worst drivers are licensed, the worst doctors are licensed, etc..

@Pompey193 4 года назад

Gaz handles the 224’s like coffee beans in a 1990’s Nescafé advert - it’s the special blend and roast!!

@efixx 4 года назад

🕺

@adrianrainbow1995 2 года назад

I've started using Wagos to mock up motorcycle looms, they make work so much quicker and simpler.

@thattoolguy9432 4 года назад

been using them a couple years now, fantastic bit of kit ... why is it when gaz smiles it reminds me of wallace and grommet? great video as always chaps

@stevenhinchley3588 Год назад

224s are great. Saved me a few times now

@dereklane5688 4 месяца назад

Always my favourite for around the home.

@joshthespark8394 4 года назад

I’ve always left these in the box. Lacked a bit of confidence in this type of Wago.....until now I know how to use them properly. Yeah I could of googled it but always used the other wagos in the box before using these. Cheers guys

@GSHElectrical 4 года назад

I love the 224’s 👍 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@TheGorillahands 2 года назад

Great vid chaps , never used the 224 but will grab some now cheers

@jamescole3152 3 года назад

I notice the connector is taking into consideration the difference between solid and stranded. That is what I thing these wagos are good at is stranded wire.

@sockitz.splatez 2 года назад

Needs a Sockitz SLS4570/Wago221 in the wall to make life easier 👍

@johnburns4017 3 года назад

These can be used for power circuits as long as it is less than 24A.

@TheBalloonTwister Год назад

Why use ferrels on the stranded/output side? Isn't the connector designed to accept stranded wire? The job is still 100% just curious

@SteS 4 года назад

It's hard to get a grasp of scale but how are they sized in comparison to the 2-way or 3-ways 221s'? I've used them for this purpose for wall lights and they are perfect. Never had one of these in my hand so hard to tell. I like the 221s' as all 2 or 3 conductors are heading in the same direction so the wago can be tucked in the corner with plenty of room left over.

@efixx 4 года назад

We’ve posted a picture of both in our community tab.

@dalriada842 3 года назад

Going bareback with the un-ferruled stranded conductors. I'm shocked! What's to stop the stranded conductors being released when that is all crammed into a back box? Surely that release lever could inadvertently be pressed?

@efixx 3 года назад

Used these for years and never had a problem

@noskills9577 4 года назад

Not convinced by these yet, love a 221 for sure - 222 sometimes. The stranded side of these feels like a bit of a woolly connection, might just be me or a few iffy ones I've had 🤷‍♂️ Still, keep up the good work you two 👍👍

@matekochkoch 2 года назад

This here are really good in cramped places. Really like them. Also the stranded side being opposed to the solid side mares sense in lighting installation. Never had an issue with them. I am using them for years.

@andrewbaker9873 4 года назад

How times are changing. Connectors were once the thing of the devil but now it seems they are common place. Admit the Wago products are impressive.

@nigelwillson8000 3 года назад

Been using these for a few years now

@Mahdiabdallah7 Месяц назад

اللهم صل على محمد عدد ماذكره الذاكرون وغفل عن ذكره الغافلون صلوا عليه وسلموا تسليما كثيرا

@DanSeaber-Shinn 4 года назад

Nice chaps 👌🏻

@efixx 4 года назад

DSS Electrical thanks my friend... Gaz 👍

@smilburt 2 года назад

Awesome Video as always but still better to use a connector block as you can then have all the cables on the same side and neatly dress the cabling in the wall/box behind the wall light and by the look of those connector they are bigger than a 15A connector block? In 20 odd years I've not been lucky enough to have anyone have a box on any type behind a wall light. To be fair though, it is each to there own.

@ianfraser2009 4 года назад

The Ferrule would be good for that fitting. Good video

@naturalborndriller4645 3 года назад

Sorry I couldn’t resist. “ To me, to you “

@mikerussell1765 3 года назад

Could you use a ferrule on the flex or not in the flex side off the 221

@Ste2023 Год назад

Nice

@efixx Год назад

Thanks

@user-ky9py9oi7d 4 года назад

Does anything small, inline splice like these connectors exist for two flex cables?

@manuelschmidt1081 3 года назад

Look at the Wago 224-201

@rayc1503 2 года назад

ideal spliceline takes upto 2.5mm stranded both sides.

@vickyfrisby5980 4 года назад

They look great and I haven’t had the chance to use them yet. Is there a possibility of them being pushed in on the flex side when putting the front of socket on? (Silly question maybe!) great video 👍

@Suileabhain 3 года назад

Good question actually I’d be interested in the answer also.

@martinpanton1847 3 года назад

You have power in and power out but where can you put the switch cable.

@EpicBenjo 2 года назад

4:23 - Voilà. With a V, not a W.

@chrishainstock330 8 месяцев назад

what about switched live connections

@2yogz 4 года назад

Sounds like the camaraman is asleep and snoring 🤭.

@DigitalBroomstick 3 года назад

Darth Vader

@markrowland5393 4 года назад

I didn't see how you connected the cpc to the architrave box. Did I miss it?

@efixx 4 года назад

You can the backbox CPC 32 seconds into the video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-y98v7NvuCVw.html One of the CPC's is looped via the earth terminal.

@markrowland5393 4 года назад

@@efixx Oh yes, I see now. (Never doubted you really. Honest. 😉)

@Robert-mt9jw 3 года назад

39 seconds in.

@markrowland5393 3 года назад

@@Robert-mt9jw Yup. Got it. Thanks.

@janine3732 4 года назад

I just changed a ceiling rose and what I learnt is electricians are sexy.

@raychambers3646 3 года назад

And you have just found that out?

@davidclark3603 Год назад

What about ferrules on the flex?

@edglue6138 2 года назад

Who you explaining this for? Ethal off EastEnders

@alexgreenman2289 4 года назад

So what do you do when the light base is smaller than the arcitrave box as is often the case?

@efixx 4 года назад

Smaller round base lights fittings should fit over a BESA box (conduit box).

@alexgreenman2289 4 года назад

@@efixx however the conduit boxes are still far too big for more decorative and expensive fittings customers buy these days. The larger bases tends to be the cheaper variety. In a sense, you can not have a back box behind the base and still have enough wall for the fitting to be mounted on.

@alexgreenman2289 4 года назад

Most

@efixx 4 года назад

Agree - someone should develop a small back box. Or lighting manufacturers design a product which considers the real life installation.

@osianmeilyr89 3 года назад

Anyone for a Wago consumer unit?

@manofnorse 3 года назад

Ummm... But, .... why not the Wago 862-2503 ?

@1Eagler 3 года назад

It looks like they could have made them with half the width.

@aspudkicker 4 года назад

Hi. What is the expected design life of the connectors? Overtime would not the tensioning metal spring clip start to loose its tension. I like to think installation products are designed for a long life span, the wiring in my home is at least 43 years old, (when the colleges re-open and I finish my sparky course etc), I'm intending on rewiring my own home, as I can see material degradation.

@mikerussell1765 3 года назад

Sorry 224 I mean

@efixx 3 года назад

Yes ferrule is fine on the flex side

@GILDOR-ed2yv4lx4n 4 года назад

Можно ли такими клемами развести розетки ?

@Dragon-lb7ke 3 года назад

Серия 2273.

@pasqualepapaleo662 4 года назад

You trust those connections they’re only pinching on a small inside tab

@Me-F.C. Год назад

you twisted the stranded wires..?! You may as well twist all together and saved the wagos.. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ twisting is NOK!!

@col8981 3 года назад

Too expensive to connect 2 wires, there is another version with 2 screws called choc block which is very cheap compared to Wago and smaller, been using them for years without problems

@johnburns4017 3 года назад

Choc blocks take up space and the screws work loose over time. The Wagos also give a superior connection, not working loose. They are also _quick_ to install.

@grahamturner6119 3 года назад

Any thing 2 make you spend money

@brianbotterill5820 2 года назад

Talk slower and more clear!

@michamajkelosky1412 2 года назад

This is full of sh...t! 3 cables to connect 2hrs!

@cripwellwalsall4700 Год назад

Wago neeti make one that takes 3 conductors for the cpcs on loop in you end up. With 3 earth's

@davidroche6973 4 года назад

A very handy product to know about, especially now knowing the can take stranded cable on the output side

@ColinRichardson Год назад

You are correct. They indeed are a secret. Or atleast, this is the first I'm hearing about them.

@paultipton743 4 года назад

Just brought some wago's today, shame I didn't see this video first

@grahamd4764 3 года назад

What connector would you reccomend for a socket spur? For example. Where two wires are spliced together and connecting a third for the spur.

@johnburns4017 3 года назад

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