A retired electrician at the hardware store changed my mind about wire nuts

I was picking up some red wire nuts for a job in Tampa last week, and an older guy next to me said, 'Those are fine, but you'll get a better twist with the tan ones every time.' He explained that the tan ones have a slightly different spring design that grips stranded wire better, which I tested on a fixture later that day and he was totally right. Anyone have a favorite wire nut brand or type for different jobs?

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thomas_johnson3512d ago

Honestly, is there anything more humbling than getting schooled on wire nuts? Tbh I've been using the red ones for years thinking I had it all figured out. Ngl that old guy would probably laugh at my whole toolbox setup.

the_gray12d ago

Wait, is it really that deep though? Like, they twist on and hold wires, it's not rocket science. That old guy probably learned on cloth wire and knob and tube, who cares what he thinks. If your lights work and nothing's on fire, you're doing fine lol.