Just switched from wire nuts to Wagos after 12 years in the trade

I used to swear by twisting wires tight with lineman's pliers, but after a service call in Houston last month where a loose nut caused a flickering light in a nursery, I tried Wagos on a new build and they saved me 20 minutes per box - has anyone else had that moment where they felt like they were leaving money on the table by not switching sooner?

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robert_bell19d ago

Man, I used to think Wagos were just for homeowners until I tried them on a panel swap. That's when it clicked for me too.

tylerj2219d ago

Huh, Wagos are legit.

milesbailey19d ago

Did you ever have one of those days where you're halfway through a job and realize you've been doing something the hard way for years? I had that moment with a ratchet crimper, of all things. @robert_bell, your panel swap story reminds me of when my buddy Carl insisted I try his Wagos on a light fixture retrofit. I rolled my eyes, but after fighting with wire nuts in a tight box for an hour, I gave in. Now I keep a handful in my truck just for those awkward spots where you can't get two hands in. Small stuff like that really does change how you think about a whole trade.

anthony12919d ago

Funny how something small can change your whole outlook on stuff.