Practical tips
Good to Know: Practical Tips for Our Connectors

We have summarized all of the important information for safely using WAGO splicing connectors.

Helpful Tips:

On lighting connectors
On junction box connectors
On splicing connectors

Connecting Aluminum and Copper Conductors

Copper (Cu) or aluminum (Al): For electrical cables, it’s not a question of faith, but usually an issue of price. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but when they come together, things can get dicey. However, electricians don’t necessarily need a specialty Al/Cu connector for building installations. With WAGO Alu-Plus Contact Paste, they can connect aluminum and copper conductors using WAGO connectors – quickly, easily and reliably.

The Right Connector for Every Application: WAGO’s Installation Connector Table

WAGO’s range of installation connectors is constantly evolving. Different solutions are available for every connection task in building installations. You can use the universal splicing connectors for all conductor types – or, if you prefer, you can use the more economical variant and rely on connectors specially designed for the wiring task at hand. The table provides an overview of the entire product range.
Series/Product	Conductor Type	Conductor Range	Voltage/Current	Types of Application
WAGO 243 MICRO PUSH WIRE® Connectors for Junction Boxes		Ø 0.6 to 0.8 mm “e”	100 V/6 A	For low-current applications such as wiring telephones and doorbells
WAGO 2273 COMPACT PUSH WIRE® Connectors for Junction Boxes		0.5 to 2.5 mm² “e”	450 V/24 A	For installation in building circuits up to 2.5 mm², even for wiring in tight spaces
WAGO 773 SPECIAL PUSH WIRE® Connectors for Junction Boxes		2.5 to 6 mm² “e+m”	400 V/41 A	For installation of building circuits up to 6 mm² with fairly large loads a long cable runs
WAGO 224 Lighting and Inline Connectors		Installation side: 1 to 2.5 mm² “e”	400 V/24 A	For installations with solid and fine-stranded conductors, e.g., for connecting lights
		Lighting side: 0.5 to 2.5 mm² “e+f”
		Lighting side: 0.5 to 2.5 mm² “e+f”
WAGO 222 CLASSIC Splicing Connectors for all conductor types		0.08 to 2.5 mm² “e+m” 0.08 to 4 mm² “f”	400 V/32 A	For installation with solid, stranded and fine-stranded conductors
WAGO 221 COMPACT Splicing Connectors for all conductor types		0.2 to 4 mm² “e+m” 0.14 to 4 mm² “f”	450 V/32 A	For installation with solid, stranded and fine-stranded conductors, even for wiring in tight spaces
		0.5 to 6 mm² “e+m+f”	450 V/41 A
		0.5 to 6 mm² “e+m+f”	450 V/41 A
= solid = stranded = fine-stranded