I've been very impressed with Wago boxes & lever connectors [1] so far, but on the TLC website I've only seen the one kind of box, which takes T&E (or similar). Is there any reason not to use the Wago lever connectors inside a bog standard 3-way conduit box [2]?
Thanks, Adam
Lack of strain relief, perhaps?
Absolutely fine - it's one if their intended uses:
As long as you meet the requirements for cable support (ie clipped just outside or glanded in or restrained some other way).
Treat it the same as sticking a terminal strip in a box.
Here are some supportive pics:
(Glanded flex)
(General purpose)
This box is interesting - seems to have some clips to hold the wagos in:
On the subject of clipping the wagos down, it's not necessary - see page
8 in the manufacturer's leaflet:Q "Do they need to be fixed in an enclosure?"
A "The junction box connectors do not have to be fixed down in the housing provided that the cables are secured on their way into the box. However, fixing provides a more secure and professional looking finish..."
I'll be using Wagos in various boxes for my lighting junction boxes.
I take the view that they should be treated as you would a terminal strip - with the exception that Wagos are rated maintenance free and this *could* be installed in inaccessible locations.
That's just what I had in mind (& forgot to type).
What am I missing? I don't see the glands in that picture (it looks like holes that the flex just squeezes through).
It would be assumed that the cable would be clipped or tie wrapped down near the box.
Fair enough, but I wasn't sure about "glanded".
Those membrane grands are OK for IP protection but not for cable restraint.
Proper glands with lock nuts achieve both.
Ah, OK. I couldn't see anything in the photo that looked like "glands" to me --- I was looking for what you call "proper glands".
explains it all. And I would say that the IP20 rating of a conduit box is only just met when a T&E is shoved inside one of the holes.
And you see the push-fit connectors in the Hager-Ashley JB - pretty sure those are actually Wago's product...
But wouldn't it be nice if they made a big boxy version of that - say
4-5" square with 12 entries each with knockouts and strain relief as a general purpose terminal box.
I meant a conduit box *with conduit connected to it*. Why would anyone use a conduit box without conduit? (Well, I guess if it's the only kind you have in stock...)
I've used them in a wall as a back box for wall lights.
Klik lighting?
Fair point.
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