Wago 51198223 6 Conductor Push Wire Connector, Box/50

worked great

Great product

While trying to replace a failing smart light switch with four neutrals controlling four different outdoor security lights, I used this 6 conductor connector to save a lot of space in the junction box. Here is a Pro Tip. This connector works perfectly with solid core wire, but it sometimes doesn't grab and hold thinner 14 gauge stranded wire. I solved that problem by using a Wago inline connector to join the thinner stranded wire of the smart switch to a small scrap length of 12 gauge solid core wire, which then inserted perfectly and held tightly in the 6 conductor Wago connector.

I've never used this type of push-in wire connector before, although I've seen them used in the trade by others with mixed success. I finally decided to give it a try with a remodeling job where I had a lot of connections in several boxes and little room. Here's my experience: Wires must be stripped to the proper length. This is much more critical than with twist connectors (wire nuts). Too short and they won't make proper connection since they may not be able to insert fully, too long and you will have exposed bare wire which could make contact with other conductors or the box and equipment metal. Improper length is likely the main problem that people have had. The wire appears to make good contact inside the connector and the clear plastic allows you to see that (or if you need to push more wire in). You still need nearly as much free wire penetrating from the box. The two-wire connectors are easy to get aligned, but the multiple connectors need the wire length so you can get them pushed into the connector straight in and without bending the wire. I was unable to do this without using pliers except for the two-wire connectors, although with more experience it may become simpler. So unless you are really experienced, these are probably not faster. The real benefit is that (except for the two-wire connectors) these push-in connectors take much less room in the box, especially considering that with twist-type connectors, the wires must be all lined up parallel with each other for an inches or two before entering the connector. More than a couple of twist connectors containing three or more wires each and you are soon fighting for more box space. With these push-in connectors, each wire can bend in a different direction as soon as it leaves the conector. A final note. Removing solid wire from these connectors is easy: just rotate the wire while pulling it out. Stranded wires must be cut and the connector discarded and replaced. Amazon had the best price for the types that I needed, but if you only need a couple, you may be able to get a small selection from Lowes or Home Depot immediately and at less cost.

I previously used the 4 conductor version, and thought "Hey, in junction boxes with 4 existing sets of cables, it'd be nice to be able to add something to the bunch without needing two of these 4 conductor connectors..." So I bought these! I've been going around my home replacing light switches with smart light switches that are either Z wave or at least motion activated, for bathrooms and laundry rooms. Today I was working on one such room, and in my junction box, there were 4 nuetrals wired together. The pigtail that came with the switch was either 16 or 18 gauge (i'm not super familiar), very small, and I didn't want to try and work it around all of these pre-twisted 12 gauge strands. So, I straightened everything out and shoved them all into this 6 conductor connector, and it worked very well! Saved me a lot of effort, and ensured everything connected well. With them not all being twisted up, it's also a lot easier to reposition the location of this nut inside the junction box when I put everything back in. All in all - I realized I left a teensy amount of conductor bare on the ends of these because I didn't shorten the wires after straightening them, but everything turned out looking very good and saved me a lot of time putting in this new switch. I love these connectors, if you're considering getting them, get an assortment! You'll be happy about it later!

I wish I'd taken pictures! I replaced the 3 light switches in my 3 gang box with Alexa enables wireless switches. Those switches seem to all require you hook up 4 wires to each switch - neutral, ground, line and load. Well, you can imagine the mess in that box if I'd done it all w/wire nuts! I had to use pigtails on the line, neutral and ground wires. That meant 4 wires bound together for line, 6 for neutral, 6 for ground. Using these made that process easy and clean. I also used the Wago 221-412 lever nuts connecting the pigtails to the switches. Since each switch needed 4 connectors, the small Wagos made it very easy! As always, do things meticulously when doing wiring! Always visually ensure the all wires are inserted fully into each connector. After you push each connector bunch into the box, validate all wires are still fully inserted and on the 221s, ensure the levers are shut. Love these!

When you've got too many wires for a wire nut, this can handle easily handle the job!

Wago do everything well and these are no exception.

Great product! Super simple to install, strip, insert! Not that twist ons are tough, but these are handy!

Got it on time, Happy with the purchase

work well