Wago alternatives? Cost effective

[jcaan]

Hi guys

Anyone use anything alternative to wagos which confine with the regs too?

Something more cost effective ?

Thanks

 

[Jurassicspark]

Terminal strips?

Push fit connectors?

Junction box?

It depends on the conditions really. Are wagos that expensive?

 

[EFLImpudence]

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[flameport]

Something more cost effective ?

Ideal Industries connectors: https://www.screwfix.com/c/electrical-lighting/cable-connectors/cat7230015?brand=ideal_industries
and the boxes they go in: https://www.screwfix.com/p/ideal-24a-in-sure-enclosures-134-x-46-x-32mm-10-pack/419HV

 

[Jurassicspark]

I find terminal strips good for temporary connections.

They are also ideal for central heating wiring.

 

[Murdochcat]

Hi guys

Anyone use anything alternative to wagos which confine with the regs too?

Something more cost effective ?

Thanks

Wagos are NOT expensive

 

[pete01]

What kind of cable are you joining? If not solid core I do like a through crimp

 

[plugwash]

It depends on the conditions really. Are wagos that expensive?

They do seem to be more expensive than the competition. A pack of 50 wago 221-413 is about £20 from screwfix which works out to about 40p each, while a pack of 40 of the ideal equivilent is about £11 which works out to 27.5p each.

 

[Mr Sparkle]

Wagos are NOT expensive

My thoughts exactly..

Wago 221's are a no brainer for me. Ease of use, dependabilty, speed and features (e.g. maintenance free when used with wago box etc).

Unless OP will see a significant saving by bulk buying the alternatives.

 

[Sureitsoff?]

I find terminal strips good for temporary connections.

They are also ideal for central heating wiring.

I think wago do a ten way lever strip now so also great for Ch wiring

PS. picked up a full box of three way ideal connectors for a pound at the car boot on Saturday!!

 

[jcaan]

No tbh I just wanted to know what are people usuojg and Whats a cheap option?

Seems like there are a few options and wago are not too expensive either . I'll probably pock some up from screwfix

 

[Jurassicspark]

PS. picked up a full box of three way ideal connectors for a pound at the car boot on Saturday!!

Car boot sale?

Do people still sell there? I thought it faded away because of eBay.

 

[Sureitsoff?]

Oh yes, car boots are still going strong. I have picked up some lovely tools over the years for not very much money. Knipex, Bahco, RS, Snap on, Lindsstrom, Leica etc

 

[Sureitsoff?]

I think wago do a ten way lever strip now so also great for Ch wiring

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[plugwash]

I think wago do a ten way lever strip now so also great for Ch wiring

Part number is 221-420

I've yet to find anywhere that actually has the bloody thing in stock though.