twist on wire connectors

**Phil** · 29-09-2010

anyone used these before? seem them at the elex show

**Newsome3** · 29-09-2010

there like the ones they use in america arent they??
you see them on programes like holmes on homes all the time

**Phil** · 29-09-2010

yeh thats what i said when i was looking at them.

**Newsome3** · 29-09-2010

Bit rubbish I think but that's just my opinion

**Amp David** · 29-09-2010

Arn't they called wire nuts. Been used in North America and Canada for years. Probably why they only allow accessible junctions if they are all done with these.

**EasT** · 29-09-2010

They look a bit like the ceramic ones with a brass female thread inside that used to be common here.

**Sav** · 29-09-2010

How exactly do they work? Do you strip your cable, then just put the cap on and twist?? How does it not come off??
I prefer the Wago type of push in connectors myself.
Sav

**EasT** · 29-09-2010

The ones I used 30 odd years ago were very secure. Twist wires together and screw female cable on. Worked with multi stranded cable.

**Newsome3** · 29-09-2010

Sounds as good as the old twist and tape method!!!!

**Guest123** · 29-09-2010

I've always known them as "screwits". Never used them, dont know if I'd be happy using them TBH.

**Graeme Harrold** · 29-09-2010

Just removed a load of old ceramic ones on a re-wire. Seen them used in Canada quite a bit, but they were always accessable. Personal preference would be wago or helcons..............

**jeremy** · 29-09-2010

Ideal are a pretty big concern so I reckon they're not going to release something in UK that's a bit poo. BUT I like a tensioned connection like WAGO or HELACON or does something lock in the Ideal connector? more info please!!

**Sintra** · 29-09-2010

Seen them, used them and didn't like them.

**martysparky** · 29-09-2010

When I firs seen them, thought, If you have to take them apart the cable will be all twisted and then you'd have to straighten it and thus would not consequently be a very neat job. Also what if a conductor was in the middle and not as secure as those on outer edge.

I've heard of people coming back from America with bags of them and liking them but also as above majority don't like the idea enough to try even.

My choice is Wago / Helacon.

**UNG** · 30-09-2010

Originally Posted by Lenny

I've always known them as "screwits".

Thats what I know them as. If you find any of the old grip conduit and VIR cable still in use you may find them on any cable joints that were done during the original install

A few years ago I think a company advertised them and were trying so sell them but I don't think there reintroduction was accepted by the trade and fell by the wayside