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Just a quick look inside the Wago 221 inline connector.  Very hard to open due to the way it's made and pressed together, but worth seeing inside.

https://youtu.be/qKNLX3A23hE

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By request - a look inside a Wago inline connector

These connectors were VERY hard to open. I had to actually cut a locking mechanism apart to get the lid off. The quality of design and construction is as you'd expect from the daddy of screwless connectors. An interlocked busbar and spring assembly that grips the wire very tightly against a tinned copper busbar. If you enjoy these videos you can help support the channel with a dollar for coffee, cookies and random gadgets for disassembly at:- https://www.bigclive.com/coffee.htm This also keeps the channel independent of YouTube's algorithm quirks, allowing it to be a bit more dangerous and naughty. #ElectronicsCreators

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Palmit

On soldering the ends. I don't.. UNLESS i have used heat shrink tube all the way to the end, particularly the type that includes adhesive. The solder/non solder weakness point is significantly reduced.

Anonymous

I'd be interested in your take on Xalxmaw connectors. They're not UL-listed, but they are both CE- and CQC-marked. Sure, the name Xalxmaw makes no sense, but the manufacturer seems like a capable one. See https://xalxmaw.com/company-profile/. A shame Wago doesn't make the equivalent.

Alex Taylor

I really like that they are clear. Makes it easy to inspect

Alex Taylor

A shared neutral circuit on my garage door wall lost its neutral connection and destroyed an Ego charger. Do you think twisted and then wire nut is best or do you think wago is going to hold better in that high vibration environment?