@seanharding
I can't say how much I appreciate you knocking out all of the important tests and conveying the information in a mere 4 and a half minutes. Thanks for not padding or beating around the bush. (And I'm sticking with Wagos.)
@kgchrome
thanks for the review. that thermal test is enough to convince me the wago is the way to go.
@topotone
The size is significant! A deal breaker for me. WAGO wins. Less hot is another win. Thanks for the comparison.
@EternallyThankful-os6pz
Thanks for covering these...first time I've seen a side-by-side comparison like you did. The Pittsburgh was impressive on that pull out test , but the cooler running , better conductivity and size savings give Wago the edge for me...don't ever see that much force for a pull-out being necessary !? BUT...in a pinch for time and availability , it IS nice to see I can still be confident in the Pittsburgh product.
@henrymorgan3982
You get what you pay for. I have already had a situation where size of connecter did matter. Great test video!
@FaceIntoKeyboard
Have both, used both. I like the Wago 1:1 straight connectors. Made extending a few feet of Romex easier in the attic this weekend.
@ChedwardThe3rd
I still have not purchased any wagon type connectors because of the price point. On the other hand I have full confidence in Wago because of your testing video.
@ElectroAtletico
Both UL certified, both performed within the published specs. There is a place for both in electrical work, just like there is a well-established place for the wire nut.
@sritanaiballem6886
Great video testing these connectors, i remember watching your first video on the Wago lever wire nuts and i thought they were a better alternative to wire nuts, glad to see them getting more common with harbor freight making their own version. While the Wago does exceed in some applications,the harbor freight connector did just as well, and they are both rated the same and are UL listed. So whether you get Wago or Harbor Freight, they are both good choices. I was able to use the Wago connectors just today, i bought a few of the 221 model 2 wire and 3 wire versions for a hard floor cleaning machine that i am repairing currently. They worked great and take up a small footprint. The price is pretty steep for these connectors with the 2 wire version costing $6 and the 3 wire version costing $8. I got them from The Home Depot. An average wire nut is about 15 cents. But since the Wago lever nuts are easier to use, can work with stranded and solid wires, and can be reused makes it worth the extra cost. I bet with time, as lever wire nuts become more common, the price will be less. The only thing I don’t like about the Wago lever nuts are when i was using it today when i close the lever, sometimes it would pinch my finger a tiny bit. But thats only minor and my hands aren’t the best since my hands shake alot, get sweaty easily, and are big too, so my hands just outright suck, and thats also how lever wire nuts work since they are spring loaded. Im glad that I found out about these and can’t wait to use them in future projects. I will still use wire nuts, but only if im connecting solid wires, because in my experience, wire nuts suck with stranded wire. Thats either connecting different stranded wires or connecting stranded with solid. Lever wire nuts work great with both stranded and solid, so its definitely has a place in my toolbox.
@munozinni
1:34 Hola señor Silver Cymbal!!!👋😃👋looks like you had a great time playing with your toys (tools) lol you always amaze me with the tools ⚒️ you have around Gracias 🙏 for the great review on this product I like them…Saludos!!!👋😃👋You have a great day and weekend!!!😊
@SnakePliskin86
Good review. I have always used wire nuts when at work. I do HVAC. Never heard of the wagos until a week or two ago. And now that I know what they are, I’ll have to try them! Both seem awesome.
@accordxtc319
Great test and interesting results. Crazy to think they both can take a fair amount of pull before letting the wire go. Thanks for sharing
@PJam2019
The size alone is reason enough to stick with Wago. But it is good to see there is a cheaper alternative!
@DamionJR4923
Running cooler is more important than cost. Smaller is an added benefit.
@jineeshpr
Thanks for doing an unbiased and kind of complete testing. Really helps
@Dan-ez6dr
Great comparison Silver Cymbal. New subscriber 👍
@zach123101
2:11 the Pittsburgh pull out game is strong
@dogishappy0
Great video, short and to the point! Looks like I'm still going with Wago for my home DIY stuff
@HLR4th
Nice analysis. Depending on the use case, each type would have a role. The first time I used wagos, it was because I needed a very secure connection in a very tight space, so I’d stick with wago. I have a number of yard lights that sometimes become detached- the less expensive Pittsburghs might be ideal for the number needed, and space not being limited. One comment, I’d recommend not taking a maximum value (or any one value) to compare, but the average values to compare; it is a more statistically sound approach.
@SilverCymbal