Switched from wire nuts to Wagos about 6 months back...

Used to think Wagos were just for beginners or people who didn't know how to twist a proper joint. But I had this job in a crawlspace last winter, tight spot, bad lighting, and I kept dropping wire nuts into the dirt. After the third time fishing one out I just bought a bag of Wagos at the supply house. Now I use them for almost everything in residential boxes. They save me maybe 10 minutes per box on average, especially when I'm working alone. Has anyone else made the switch and found it speeds up rough-ins?

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abbyc333mo ago

It's funny how the best upgrades come from just being fed up with the old way... same thing happened to me with my kitchen knives last year, now I can't go back.

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victor2193mo ago

Aw man, you're right about that crawlspace thing. But I gotta say, comparing Wagos to kitchen knives doesn't quite hit the mark. Knives just get dull and need sharpening, Wagos are a whole different way of doing the connection itself. I've been using them about two years now and I'd argue it's not just speed either. They stop me from overtightening and breaking wires off in tight boxes. And honestly, they just feel more solid once they're clicked in. But yeah, I get the frustration part - that's what drove me to try them too.

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