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Connectors are more important than you might think! So which one is the best? (Experiment)

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In this video I will explain to you why it is so important to use the correct electrical connectors for your electrical wiring/projects. Along the way I will tell you all about Wago connectors, screw terminals, cable shoes and wire ferrules. At the end I will then conduct a big experiment in order to find out which connector is the best! Let's get started!

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Music:
2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats

0:00 Why good connectors are important!
1:18 Intro
1:37 The problem with stranded wire/contact resistance
4:11 Wire ferrule
4:46 Connector overview
5:02 Wago 221 terminal
5:16 Cable shoes
5:47 Solder/Crimp connection
6:15 Best connector experiment
7:57 Experiment results
9:30 Verdict

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