Waterproof Wago Connectors Help Electricians Get Their Work Done
Waterproof wago connectors help electricians get their work done in building installations. They are designed to protect terminal blocks from moisture in distribution boxes. They can be easily opened for re-wiring. A matching mounting carrier snaps on to DIN-35 rails or screws onto smooth surfaces.
The Gelbox is pre-filled with a non-hazardous silicone-free gel. It is easy to use and offers moisture protection up to IPX8.
Compact design
The compact design of the WAGO 221 wire connector makes it easy to fit into a junction box. It can be used for a variety of applications, including lighting fixtures, sunblinds, door and waterproof wago connectors gate controls, inter phones, pumps, and loudspeakers. This type of connector is also easier to maintain than twist-on connectors, which are more difficult to handle and can lead to insecure connections. Its simple design allows it to be easily inspected, cleaned, and tightened by hand.
In electrical installations, moisture can quickly cause short circuits. This is especially true in outdoor applications, where condensation and rain can be problematic. To help ensure that the wiring in a distribution cabinet is watertight, WAGO has created a solution called the Gelbox, which provides reliable moisture protection for splicing connectors.
This small, plastic box is pre-filled with silicone-free gel and can be easily opened, inserted, and closed. It is available in three sizes and provides IPX8 moisture protection for WAGO’s 2271 and 2273 series of COMPACT lever and push-in connectors.
This is a great way to save time and effort during installations. The transparent housing of the Gelbox shows if the conductors are fully inserted and helps to verify the strip length. It can also be used with WAGO’s TOPJOB rail-mount terminal blocks, which snap directly onto the DIN-rail, further speeding up the wiring process.
Easy to install
Waterproof WAGO connectors are easy to install in distribution boxes. They replace traditional lever nut connectors and offer consistent and verifiable wiring splices in all electrical installations. Besides, they save space in the junction box. Moreover, their transparent housing allows you to visually inspect the wiring configuration. Using the matching mounting carrier, you can snap the terminal blocks onto DIN-rails or secure them to flat surfaces. This simplifies and speeds up the process of installing the system.
In addition to a quick and easy installation, waterproof WAGO connectors are also safe to use. They are protected against condensation and moisture by the Gelbox, a compact box pre-filled with silicone-free gel. This solution offers protection up to IPX8 levels, comparable with standard potting compounds, without permanently encapsulating the junction box.
WAGO’s 224 Series lighting connectors are typically used to connect lights safely and quickly, but they can be used for a wide range of other applications as well. They can connect motors for sunblinds and roller shutters, fans, recirculation pumps, door and window sensors and heating controls. They are also ideal for connections to solar panels. They can even power LED drivers. Depending on the variant and approval, these lever nut connectors can handle up to five wires. This makes them a versatile alternative to conventional lighting connections and can be easily re-wired if the circuit needs to be expanded.
Easy to re-wire
Electrical contractors can expand existing building installations quickly and easily with 221 Series lever-actuated splicing connectors. These connectors offer a range of different housing designs and variants to suit every wiring task, including the installation of LED lighting. The connectors are also very compact, occupying 40 % less space than their predecessors. They can be mounted in a DIN-rail mounting carrier to make them easy to identify and label.
The innovative Gelbox is pre-filled with Cellpack potting compound, which offers several advantages over conventional encapsulation. Firstly, it is silicone-free, which means that it can be used in branches where varnishes and paints are frequently used. In addition, the Gelbox can be opened and re-wired multiple times without losing its IPX8 level of moisture protection.
Another advantage of the Gelbox is that it is easy to use and allows electricians to make wire connections without any special tools. This is particularly important when it comes to connecting waterproof crimp connectors aluminum and copper conductors. This is because the Gelbox eliminates the need to grease the terminal block with silicone, which can contaminate the cable and smudge your hands.
The Gelbox is compatible with all of WAGO’s 2271 and 2273 connection terminal blocks, so it can be used in a wide variety of applications. These include connecting lights, motors for sunblinds or roller shutters, heating controls, door and window sensors, and more.
Easy to maintain
Electricians often encounter problems with wire connectors and splices. In many cases, these problems are difficult to identify and fix. For instance, heavy rainfall or a strong water jet can cause moisture to form in junction boxes, which can lead to a short circuit. If this occurs, protective devices are triggered and the fuses will blow. Thankfully, thanks to innovations like the WAGO Gelbox, electricians can protect their junction box connections from moisture and ensure their installations remain safe.
The WAGO Gelbox is a compact box pre-filled with silicone-free gel. It provides IPX8 levels of moisture protection for the WAGO 221 Series Lever Connectors and 2273 Series Push Wire Connectors. This level of protection is significantly better than conventional potting compounds, which require lengthy encapsulation times.
The WAGO Gelbox is tested and approved for use with the corresponding mounting carrier and is suitable for every 221 Series connector. It can be snapped directly onto DIN rails or screw-mounted to smooth surfaces. It also facilitates easy servicing, inspection and maintenance. This makes it an ideal choice for facilities electrical. Moreover, it reduces the risk of misalignment and simplifies wiring. Additionally, the spring connections exert constant pressure on the wires and prevent them from loosening over time. This makes them highly reliable, especially in harsh environments. Moreover, they do not require any twisting or use of electrical tape.
