WAGO 221 or 222 lever nuts?

[OurTown]

I'm about ready to buy an assortment pack of the 221s to try out but wondered why they even make the 222 series. It looks like the 221 is the new and improved version. Maybe I'm overlooking something. Has anyone here tried both and compared?

 

[slash007]

Here is what I found :Minimize space consumption in the junction box by 40% compared to 222 Series

 

[Greg Pack]

222 is the first generation nuts. The 221s are smaller and clear, allowing visual confirmation of connections. Just started using them and they seem like very cool little guys for the right application. I founf the best prices on ebay or amazon. I think I paid around $50 for a box of 50 2 connector, 50 3 connector, and 25 five connector.


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[Greg Pack]

Oh yeah, they make a series for 10 gauge wire if you need them. The ones I use are good from 12-24 gauge

 

[OurTown]

I thought I was on the right track but couldn't figure out why they went down with the new model number and also why the 222s are still on their website.

 

[Scrub Free]

What's the benefit of this type of connector? Mine all seem to corrode in short time. Even packed with dielectric grease. I have been replacing them with crimp and seal butt connectors.

 

[Greg Pack]

What's the benefit of this type of connector? Mine all seem to corrode in short time. Even packed with dielectric grease. I have been replacing them with crimp and seal butt connectors.

I don't think they would be ideal for high moisture applications. They would be useful for connecting multiple conductors of the same or different size together in a secure and compact fashion. In high moisture environments you should probably stick with crimp and seal

 

[MEP001]

I use wire nuts for lawn sprinkler systems if there's any chance they will get wet.

 

[OurTown]

What's the benefit of this type of connector? Mine all seem to corrode in short time. Even packed with dielectric grease. I have been replacing them with crimp and seal butt connectors.

Although not at all waterproof the spring is stainless steel so they should not corrode but the copper wires would. Are yours WAGO brand?

 

[Scrub Free]

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No idea what brand, they came with my WW equipment - all low voltage stuff. Makes sense its the copper wire and not the connector. Either way crimp and seal seems to make way more sense to me.I get cutting cost at manufacturing, but if I need to cut it out for corrosion I'm doing crimp and seal until I find a better option.

 

[helsenker]

I use wire nuts for lawn sprinkler systems if there's any chance they will get wet.

It's a pretty original way. Does it work efficiently each time?

 

[2Biz]

Ever since discovering WAGO's, its the only way I tie multiple wires together. Worked great for my interactive LED lighting circuits. Makes for a very clean install.