[kwlug-disc] Fw: (DIY topic) wire twisting adapter

[CrankyOldBugger]

I forgot that the Marrette is a Canadian invention.  Well, it makes sense
since all the good things in life are Canadian!

I often see those Wago connectors when I buy a lighting kit, for example 4
pot lights in a kit would come with the Wagos.  They're neat, but honestly
I don't trust them too far..  And they can be challenging to un-connect (in
one case, I had to take a hammer to it)



On Fri, 12 Sept 2025 at 00:48, Glenn Henshaw via kwlug-disc <
kwlug-disc at kwlug.org> wrote:

>   There are also “wago connectors” that don’t require twisting.
> Essentially each wire is in its own cam lock contact.
>
>    ... Glenn
>
> Sent from my mobile.
>
> On Sep 11, 2025, at 4:59 PM, William Park via kwlug-disc <
> kwlug-disc at kwlug.org> wrote:
>
>  GTALUG says, it's called "Marrette", a Canadian invention, aka
> "twist-on", "twist cap", or "wire nut".  Things I learn from LUG...
>
> I'm looking at
> https://www.rona.ca/en/product/set-screw-wire-connector-wire-range-18-to-12-3-pack-0193056
> .
>
> That tool from Amazon... it twists the wires alright, but without axial
> tension, the result turns out like spaghetti.  That's why they always show
> 1 centre wire and other wires wrap around it.
>
>
> On 2025-09-11 08:40, CrankyOldBugger wrote:
>
> Depends on what sort of wires we're talking about.  There's different
> methods for different gauges.
>
> For household wires, i.e. 10-12-14 gauge, I used to just use Merrets and
> elbow grease.  Then one day I discovered a wire twisting tool on Amazon (
> https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08864972K) that looks really slick.  I bought
> one, but of course, haven't had a need to use it yet..
>
> For electronics wiring, i.e. 20 gauge or more (less?), I just old school
> it with hand-twisting and electrical tape.  I should learn to solder better.
>
>
>
> On Thu, 11 Sept 2025 at 02:51, Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc <
> kwlug-disc at kwlug.org> wrote:
>
>> From William. He attached a big JPG which made the message bounce.
>>
>> It looks like GTALUG may have answered his question, though?
>>
>> - Paul
>>
>> ----- Forwarded message from William Park <opengeometry at yahoo.ca> -----
>>
>> Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:46:53 -0400
>> From: William Park <opengeometry at yahoo.ca>
>> To: KWLUG Discuss <kwlug-disc at kwlug.org>, GTALUG Talk <
>> talk at lists.gtalug.org>
>> Subject: (DIY topic) wire twisting adapter
>>
>> Since Linux guys are more DIY than Windows guys...
>>
>> What tool or adapter do you use to twist electrical wires?� I don't trust
>> those "Wago" connectors, because they only have 2 points of contact.� I
>> prefer to twist the wires for contact surface, and use wire cap connector
>> to
>> hold the twisted end together.
>>
>> 1.� I used to use linesman's pliers, as usual.� But, my wrists are not
>> what
>> they used to be, and carpal tunnel and tennis elbow don't help either.�
>> So,
>> I'm looking for an easier way, more power tool way.
>>
>> 2.� Amazon has lots under "wire twisting tool" search.� But, they don't
>> grab
>> the wires and apply tension, so the twisted wires don't end up straight.�
>> Also, most adapters wrap wires around 1 centre wire, but that's not ideal
>> for
>> "wire cap connectors".
>>
>> 3.� I made 2 adapters (pictures attached).� But, they don't apply
>> tension, so
>> the twisted wired are not straight.� In fact, the results are ugly.
>>
>> 4.� Right now, I am using drill chuck to hold the wires in tension. But,
>> I'm
>> looking for something lighter.
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- End forwarded message -----
>>
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