Cables & Wiring: How to Use a Connecting Stripe
Cables & Wiring: How to Use a Connecting Stripe Contents – Step 1: Connect a classic connecting stripe – Step 2: Connecting WAGO quick connectors The connection of two or more electrical cables is often necessary for an installation. Two types of equipment exist today to make a connection: the classic connecting stripe equipped with screws that hold the wires in place and the WAGO or quick connector in which the cables are clipped. A connecting stripe, whatever its type, is part of essential electrical work, within reach of any handyman, even a beginner. Caution: make sure to turn off the circuit breaker before any work to avoid the risk of electrification. If in doubt, call a professional. Reminder: – The ground wire is usually in the middle of the outlet. – The letter N indicates the neutral (blue wire). – The letter L indicates the phase (red,…