Wago lever nuts

[Biggershaft96]

so I found these and according to google they can take 32a at 420v. I don’t know much about electrical so I was wondering if they could take a higher amp at 12v or if the amp rating remains the same.

I’m buying fog lights, a light bar for behind the grille and a set of led pods for the rear bumper. Ideally I’d like to run a single 12 gauge wire to one of these and send 3 16 gauge wires to relays to power the lights. I just don’t know if one of these will be able to handle current.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N0LRTXZ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_9?smid=AO9N0B7PPXTIQ&psc=1

 

[RichLo]

Those are for high voltage AC in a stationary position.

With 12v DC you'd be opening a big can of worms down the road (literally). Kind of the same thing as using household wire nuts on a car stereo, it can and has been done but definitely not the right application and will vibrate loose with bumps

 

[Wade]

They won't take as high an amperage rating at 12 volt, but I've used them before with positive results. Mostly for hooking up stuff temporarily, or in a place where there will be no moisture.

 

[Biggershaft96]

thanks for the feedback guys. ill steer clear of them then. i just was curious if they would be a good fit for what i need done. ill probably just do the ole relibale solder and shrink wrap.

 

[Dubs]

Use these
https://www.alliedelec.com/te-connectivity-1776293-4/70088777/

 

[Schurkey]

ill probably just do the ole relibale solder and shrink wrap.

When I want SECURE connections, I use a crimp, then solder, covered with heat shrink tubing that has hot-melt adhesive inside.

I get copper-ring crimp splices at NAPA.

Use these
https://www.alliedelec.com/te-connectivity-1776293-4/70088777/

Appears to me to be more non-weatherproof crap suitable for interior use--never exposed to weather or road splash. Am I wrong?

 

[Biggershaft96]

When I want SECURE connections, I use a crimp, then solder, covered with heat shrink tubing that has hot-melt adhesive inside.

I get copper-ring crimp splices at NAPA.


Appears to me to be more non-weatherproof crap suitable for interior use--never exposed to weather or road splash. Am I wrong?

eh, thats a tad overkill for my taste. i solder in a set of helping hands and have never had an issue after shrink wrap and braided loom

 

[Schurkey]

eh, thats a tad overkill for my taste.

Yup. Too much is just enough. I don't use the crimp except when I know it's a repair I never want to do again later.

Heat-shrink with adhesive is becoming more common.

i solder in a set of helping hands and have never had an issue after shrink wrap and braided loom

"Helping hands"???

 

[Biggershaft96]

https://www.amazon.com/Vacnite-Help...SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=helping+hands&psc=1

Helping hands

 

[Schurkey]

Thanks for that. I thought you were soldering "helping hands" onto the wires. You're using the "Helping hands" to hold the wires while you solder them