These are amazing for large switch boxes with multiple devices. If you have a 4-gang box, you can just run all the grounds together and leave 4 of them long.
Slide the sleeve further down the wires then just cut one flush to the sleeve, then you'll have your ground wire for the device instead of installing that extra little piece. Also I believe you're supposed to twist those after crimping.
@@HciContractor if your gonna twist anyway to use the crimp why not just use a wire nut rather using this extra tool and everything involved, maybe to save a little space? Plus how many wires fit in those crimps or do they come in different sizes?
@@anthonyesposito7 that way you can leave one or two long for hooking up the grounds. We only use them in our grounds. Se we combine all grounds. Twist the pliers and crimp ring then cut off all but what the switch or receptacle need. Usually one but sometimes it's in a double gang box with 2 switch's
Good to know. Thanks. I have a shared neutral circuit in the garage that destroyed some stuff because the wire nut came off the shared neutral. I have been look for more guaranteed connections. Especially with the garage door shaking that wall.
You can’t reuse these. Wago lever nuts are much better, much faster, more efficient, & take a lot less time. I can lock my 3 grounds inside my nuts in 3 seconds flat lol
Many electricians don't trust Wagos vs. wirenuts. Plus they're expensive, and an experienced installer is plenty fast with wirenuts anyway. I don't trust them cause I lack the long-term experience with them, but I am curious. On one hand, they don't put very much force on the wire. But on the other hand, if the wire connector has spring tension, maybe it will maintain tightness as the wire expands/contracts over the years. I just know that I've seen backstab connections pop out after I messed with a box and cause arcing/shorts-- and backstabs have some similarity to wagos. I'd like to experiment with techniques of twisting the wires after connecting to the wago.
Many electricians will use crimps for the bare ground wires, and wirenuts for current-carrying wires. Or they'll just use the extra terminals on the device to have it in series - the device is the splice connector. It's controversial on the internet but most electricians will adopt any convenience sanctioned by manufacturers and the NFPA, because time = money.
Pretty sure crimp sleeves have been around just as long. Been using them since the mid 90s
I had no idea. I have never used nor seen them until now. I started remodling homes about 10 years ago.
Just took some of those out of my 1970's house and replaced them with wire nuts.
These are amazing for large switch boxes with multiple devices. If you have a 4-gang box, you can just run all the grounds together and leave 4 of them long.
Takes me 3 seconds to twist n turn the wires together, took you about 2 minutes lol very efficient
Those are not removable or re-usable though.
Neither is a twist connector.
How often does someone redo the wiring for a plug in their home?
Really reusing wire nuts is not code.
@@ncbarndobuild quite a bit more often than you'd think. Takes more time than a wire nut and makes it harder for the next guy to take apart.
F.
@@DEasy411 I agree that this type of connection is permanent. It isn’t coming apart unless you cut the conductors.
Slide the sleeve further down the wires then just cut one flush to the sleeve, then you'll have your ground wire for the device instead of installing that extra little piece. Also I believe you're supposed to twist those after crimping.
Hey, that would be easier. Thanks!
Yes you twist then with the crimp pliers otherwise there isn't a good connection
@@HciContractor if your gonna twist anyway to use the crimp why not just use a wire nut rather using this extra tool and everything involved, maybe to save a little space? Plus how many wires fit in those crimps or do they come in different sizes?
@@anthonyesposito7 that way you can leave one or two long for hooking up the grounds. We only use them in our grounds. Se we combine all grounds. Twist the pliers and crimp ring then cut off all but what the switch or receptacle need. Usually one but sometimes it's in a double gang box with 2 switch's
@@anthonyesposito7 there is a large and small ring. Not sure how many will fit.
This was perfect!! Thanks
Thanks for the watch and comment! There is a bunch more electrical coming up as we get going on wiring up the house.
Can these be used on the black live wire. How would you electrically insulate it.
Yes there is a plastic cap that clips over the crimp ring.
Good to know. Thanks. I have a shared neutral circuit in the garage that destroyed some stuff because the wire nut came off the shared neutral. I have been look for more guaranteed connections. Especially with the garage door shaking that wall.
These are far from guaranteed. If your wires came loose from a wire nut then they were not properly installed or tested @@ecospider5
nah
Never seen a wire cripper with the crimper in the back.
Code legal?
They are UL listed which is required by the NEC.
Homedepot sells the crimp sleeves.
Dont sell the tool or the covers. Wtf!!!
That’s crazy.
Nobody in the industry seems to want to face the question of what tool to use for crimp sleeves.
I use an IWISS IWS-8 for the Gardner Bender 18-10 crimp sleeves. Works great.
Takes to long
Would this sh*t even be up to code in most places?
You can’t reuse these. Wago lever nuts are much better, much faster, more efficient, & take a lot less time. I can lock my 3 grounds inside my nuts in 3 seconds flat lol
I am only doing this wiring once. lol Wago = $$$
@@ncbarndobuild you’re definitely right about that lol
One thing. WAGO.
Wago is the only way
Many electricians don't trust Wagos vs. wirenuts. Plus they're expensive, and an experienced installer is plenty fast with wirenuts anyway. I don't trust them cause I lack the long-term experience with them, but I am curious. On one hand, they don't put very much force on the wire. But on the other hand, if the wire connector has spring tension, maybe it will maintain tightness as the wire expands/contracts over the years. I just know that I've seen backstab connections pop out after I messed with a box and cause arcing/shorts-- and backstabs have some similarity to wagos. I'd like to experiment with techniques of twisting the wires after connecting to the wago.
Wagos don't work for campers. Too much vibration going down the road.
still have exposed copper...
For the other conductors there is a plastic snap on cap. I should of showed that as well.
These are for ground wires, which are bare, duh
and for your hot? Just leave open copper? 🫡
There is a push on cap that clips over the copper clamp. Probably should of showed that type of connection too.
Stop being silly
Many electricians will use crimps for the bare ground wires, and wirenuts for current-carrying wires. Or they'll just use the extra terminals on the device to have it in series - the device is the splice connector. It's controversial on the internet but most electricians will adopt any convenience sanctioned by manufacturers and the NFPA, because time = money.