Stay away from this type receptacle. El Cheapo. Wires under screws is the best, including those which use a pressure plate tightened by a screw (specification grade).

 

Why? Personally I think its a very good design. And most electricians like the design as well. Including me.

I saw all I needed to see at 0:56...Made in China. BUT, it is from Leviton and is UL certified. I'll wait on the reverberations.

I did not watch the video. But I am under the impression Leviton is made in the USA? A Google search seems to confirm that.

I don't see any advantage for a DIYer, for whom saving a few seconds over a quality screw-with-pressure-plate design doesn't matter.

The advantage I see is the less chance of a faulty install by the DIY'er. I have even seen some DIY installation issues with pressure plate terminals. I have read here more than once someone asking if the wire goes under the plate or under the screw . Just recently. This will alleviate any misunderstanding of how to make the connections.
Of course time is important to the pro. But from years of experience I see this product surpassing the status quo.

 

Those aren't backstabs. They're Wago lever-nuts built into the receptacle.

Everything there turns on the quality. If it's Wago quality they'll be great. If it's cheap Cheese quality they'll start fires (not least because the plastic body of the receptacle will be made of the wrong plastic, and will accelerate the fire started by arcing, and spread poison smoke to boot.

 

What's the difference between Wago and backstab? They both hold the wire by pressure, one by lever tension pressure, the other by spring pressure. Surface area or the pressure exerted or something else?

BTW, I'll be using those new receptacles for replacement or new work from now on. 😎

 

What's the difference between Wago and backstab? They both hold the wire by pressure, one by lever tension pressure, the other by spring pressure.

And screws hold the wire by clamping pressure, so they're the same thing as well.

They're all the same!

 

Great idea, only 2 bucks a piece more per outlet. Closer to 3 bucks more for a switch.
Searching on the web I get real suspecious when HD is the only place with stock.

 

I saw all I needed to see at 0:56...Made in China. BUT, it is from Leviton and is UL certified. I'll wait on the reverberations.

 

The contact area on a Wago or a push in is much greater than a backstabbing.

That style with do away with the need for a torque screwdriver.

 

Does it have enough tolerance to properly grip 12 and 14 ga wires?

 

More than half the goods sold in the USA are made in China.
There isn't one person in this forum that doesn't use products made there knowingly or not.
As far as the quality of goods from China.....they prefer to use their own goods rather than import....because they believe that imports are inferior.
Sound familiar?

 

Too new to be proven. And more moving parts usually means there are more chances of eventual failure.

 

Wagos have a proven record in Europe.

 

For me WAGO is an anachronym for
Wild
Arse
Guess
Only.

I'll stick with the tried and true Screw Down fastening system.

Remember when the Backstab was the newest and greatest invention.

Look where it is now.
TRASH.

I have replaced many of those backstabs because they weaken and lose connection.

ED

 

The spring tension eventually weakens, especially under heavy loads as the materialfatigues. Proper tension on the screws should remain more consistent.

 

Do you realise that Wago connectors (in an appropriate Box) are rated as "Maintenance Free" in the UK.
Please see

and
learn how to pronounce the German word "Wago" correctly.

 

OMG.
At last.
A "Socket-Outlet" for use in North America which approaches, or may even surpass, the "standards" which have been used in Europe, UK and Australia since the early 20th centaury.
(I kid you not !)

At 4:30 it is stated that "There are Zero exposed metal conductive metal parts on this outlet."
Wonderful.
That has been the case in Europe, UK and Australia since the 1930s or earlier.
(Better "late than never" - perhaps - even if it has taken about 100 years.)

It is somewhat difficult to find photo examples of the "rear" wiring of socket-outlets but, for interest, here are a few:-

How to Wire a UK 3-Pin Switch Socket? Wiring a BS1363 Socket

How to Connect a 1-Gang, 3-Pin BS-1363 Socket Outlet? Wiring Switched Single Plug Socket. How to Install a Basic Three Pin Power Socket?

www.electricaltechnology.org

How to wire and install an electric outlet | HowToSpecialist - How to Build, Step by Step DIY Plans
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dual_3_Pin_Power_Outlet_-_Construction.jpg or
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Australian_"Quick_Connect"_(Dual)_Power_Outlet.jpg - with "insulation displacement" connections.

 

I see no value in learning the German word Wago when we can't understand 10 % of the words pronounced in that vid .

 

It does have sub-titles !

 

Meh....I will continue to use screws just because I am so used to it,

Systems like this seem to be for beginners who don't know what they are doing,

Remember how great backstabbing was when it first came out ?

 

Can you please confirm if you want me to rewrite the entire message or just the first sentence? Also, please clarify what you mean by "those new receptacles" mentioned in the message.

 

I don't see any advantage for a DIYer, for whom saving a few seconds over a quality screw-with-pressure-plate design doesn't matter.

 

the advantage is, a beginner probably has no clue how to torque the screws properly,

where as this takes the guess work out, its kind of idiot proof

 

these are expensive as Fuq, ages ago I came across another video, about lutron, when I googled up they were like about 20-25 bucks Canadian, when I can buy an ordinary one and do it right for a fiver or there about's, not sure why anyone wants to use them, pro's don't need to as they can knock out connections in seconds, only DIY'rs may have problems would use this.

I HATE NA type receptacles having exposed side screws, what is the deal with that ? Not done on UK plugs.
You can't accidentally short a box, fixing it in or removing it, no stupid cover, no cracking a cover
just a box and a power point and then plug in.

I blew a breaker whilst working near a recep as the screws were so close to the box

Also what the deal with no fuses in plugs either, you pull the whole circuit down, instead of blowing just a single appliance

Are these receptacles proving beneficial ?

 

these are expensive

Move to 'merica. They're only about $3.49 at HD here.

 

Is it correct these Leviton back stab can't be used with 12 Ga. wire that a kitchen requires ?

 

Is it correct these Leviton back stab can't be used with 12 Ga. wire that a kitchen requires ?

Yes but not only Leviton. All manufacturers have only #14 backstabs. It's been that way for years.

 

Wago type also eliminates the amount of wire to strip correctly to fit under the screw and the correct wrapping direction around the screw. Some pics I've seen and work I've inherited were wrong on both of these.

 

Even though duplex receptacles are rated 20 amps pass through, In reading the comments the receptacles are only rated at 15 amps, making them useless on 12 gauge wire. In addition, I didn't see a provision for breaking a tab for switch control on half of one.

 

Even though duplex receptacles are rated 20 amps pass through, In reading the comments the receptacles are only rated at 15 amps, making them useless on 12 gauge wire. In addition, I didn't see a provision for breaking a tab for switch control on half of one.

They have tabs to split the top and bottom. They can be used on a 20 amp circuit with #12 wire.

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They're permitted by the NEC, so what does that say about them, or the NEC...

 

They are UL listed so they are compliant with the NEC.

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