Does anyone still use connector block..?

[Dustydazzler]

I still have loads of 5a & 15a screw connector block strips , I use the odd bit occasionally

just wondered if anyone else still buys & uses connector block or is it all Wagos now ?

 

[James]

Always have some in my toolbox.
Mostly used for temporary connections and links etc for testing and fault finding.

Rare to use it for a permanent joint, I prefer wago type connections for that

 

[Tony Reidy]

good for central heating wiring

 

[ferg]

I have some kicking about but I can't remember the last time I used it.
Wagos for me every time now.

 

[bill01803]

Never use them, wagos or crimps for me

 

[pc1966]

I have some as well, the fancy ones with the tab under the screw to avoid trashing the cable, but would generally recommend Wagos.

The screw terminals I do still use are the DIN rail sort, though you can get sprung clamp ones for that as well.

 

[telectrix]

waiting for our yankee friends to recommend fire nuts. they still in the dark ages, hate wagos.

 

[Dustydazzler]

waiting for our yankee friends to recommend fire nuts. they still in the dark ages, hate wagos.

nowt wrong with a wire nut if done correctly

 

[buzzlightyear]

nowt wrong with a wire nut if done correctly

who you calling a nut .lol. I'm still waiting for chin,ese to start knock offs wait a minute they are .

 

[hasel5]

found some 30 Amp rated today on 80 amp submit joint

 

[pirate]

They have their places, but don't use them if I can Wago instead. Sometimes, as a temporary repair, they are ideal...I used one to connect a broken throttle cable on a Simca 1100 in 1974...perfect!

 

[Strima]

Never for a permanent joint but for testing and fault finding etc they're very handy.

 

[Burtones]

I always use wagos or if it's for a permanent joint, push fit crimps- handy for when cables are cut too short or break behind a socket outlet or fcu and you can't get to it with rachet crimps!

 

[telectrix]

They have their places, but don't use them if I can Wago instead. Sometimes, as a temporary repair, they are ideal...I used one to connect a broken throttle cable on a Simca 1100 in 1974...perfect!

SIMCA??? SURPRISED THE EXTRA WEIGHT DIDN'T CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DROP OUT.

 

[Dustydazzler]

found some 30 Amp rated today on 80 amp submit joint

how were they holding up...??

 

[Dave OCD]

Does anyone remember the 60 amp rated connector strip from years ago - huge ! If you asked for them now they'd look like the 30amp ones from the past !

 

[jackhammerJIM]

Yes ! Wagos are great but a pain in the arse when diagnosing things that dont work .

 

[Dustydazzler]

Yes ! Wagos are great but a pain in the arse when diagnosing things that dont work .

they need cutting off in these situations

 

[Andy78]

I can't recall the last time I bought any. Certainly not in the last 7 or so years.

 

[Lucien Nunes]

I try to be equipped with the best solution for every possible situation, not just one that works. There are some situations where terminal block is the best solution, so I keep stock of various sizes. This is the box of ordinary stuff, I also keep ceramic high-temp, pluggable, raised base and other specialised varieties.