WAGO Clamp Connectors

[RegElec]

Hi All

Anyone used the WAGO clamp connectors and are they certified according to SANS.

[Isetech]

Hi All

Anyone used the WAGO clamp connectors and are they certified according to SANS.

I use them every single day, and buy them by the box, why would they need SANS approval ?

[Isetech]

https://www.wago.com/global/certificates

[Dylboy]

I too use them a lot, and the helicon yellow 2way one as well as a bit cheaper for when I do lights but hey I use them a lot.



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[Isetech]

A few things I have learnt using these pushin type connectors.

Make sure you use the right connector for the right application, for example dont use a helcon type connector to connect the light to the elctrical installation, rather use a wago 221 type connector.

Use solid strand wires as much as possible, they are easier to remove from the helicon connectors. It is way more difficult to remove a stranded wire than a solid core.

For multi strand flexible cable like cabtyre, fit a bootlace ferrule to connect the wire.

[Dylboy]

Awesome !
How come not to use the helicon for the light connection ? I have used that with Wago 221 but curious why not the helicon one ?

And ya specific cables for it I agree.

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[Isetech]

Awesome !
How come not to use the helicon for the light connection ? I have used that with Wago 221 but curious why not the helicon one ?

And ya specific cables for it I agree.

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I learnt the hard way, I finished off a project and had to replace a few of the lights. The cheaper option was to use helicons, it ended up costing more because I couldnt get the bootlace crimps out the helicon. What a waste of time and money.

[Dylboy]

Ahhhh ok I see hahaha. Yes ya they not easy at all. At the hard to reach ones I use Wago.

With that said I now almost only use the 221.

I really want that Wago connector box or like junction box as that just seems so cool !

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[Isetech]

Ahhhh ok I see hahaha. Yes ya they not easy at all. At the hard to reach ones I use Wago.

With that said I now almost only use the 221.

I really want that Wago connector box or like junction box as that just seems so cool !

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Unfortunately wagos cost around R4 per unit more than the helicon, so we use them with caution

Sometimes AC/DC have the wagos on special for around R6 per unit, which stil la lot of money, but the time saving at my rate, is still worth using them.

[RegElec]

I use them every single day, and buy them by the box, why would they need SANS approval ?

Table 4.1 gives a list of commodities and standards. Connectors and terminals are required to comply with SANS 1433. That's the way I see it anyway.

[Isetech]

Table 4.1 gives a list of commodities and standards. Connectors and terminals are required to comply with SANS 1433. That's the way I see it anyway.

I dont think SANS regs mean anything anymore, people just use "approved" standards. Try buy a SANS approved product, you might find PVC conduit with a SANS stamp, but thats about it, then try fit a a SANS approved coupling, I wish you luck, its seems rejects are flooding the market. I bought a bag of pushin glands last week, I took it back to the wholesaler and asked them to push it into the 3 way box.

Do you attached all the product SANS certificates to the COC for new installations? I tried to get copies, that's where the fight started. I can get IEC and other types of approval, 30 page documents from some lab in some country far away.