They are the future, but it is going to be 50 years before you see wire nuts disappear from installs. You are going to have to wait for all the people trained to use them to retire. What I'm looking forward to is when lighting finally just switches over to 100% low voltage. The wires are much easier to work with, and connections are even quicker and easier than WAGOs.
It should be like this years ago. First of all, is finger-safe and short-circuit safe, like the European standards. Increases productivity and safety. Good job Leviton!
All outlets are already color coded. Silver screws on the outlet are common, white wire, Brass screws on the outlet are hot, black wire, and green is ground (green grass on the ground). But I agree, these new outlets will save a lot of time installing them.
As soon as I saw them a few weeks ago, I ordered a box of 10, and just installed the first one a few days ago. I think it's great. I'm a fairly new homeowner. I have just enough electrical experience to be dangerous, and I've already had to replace a few outlets and switches. The install for the new Edge outlet was so simple and quick, I loved it. I've been using WAGO's for all my electrical stuff already, so I was pretty happy when I saw these pop up.
Ignoring installation time. Cage-Clamp technology has proven to be very good in even high vibration applications. Dummy proof (almost) and applies less stress to cable than wire nuts. Looks like a winner. You already see this type of connection (not with levers) on industrial equipment. Well proven.
This solves nothing. The issue is the wires…not the receptacles (or switches). An elegant solution would wire the gang box instead of the receptacle(s). Then the receptacles could snap onto buses in the gang box. Could even include terminals for smart home networking.
Awesome! Makes upgrading old 2 prong plugs faster and much safer. Because: in old small metal boxes: no exposed screws on the side ! Great piece of engineering. And with the levers applying Apple pressure once closed: no future loose conns. Great piece of engineering and design. These are the future of residential new construction
My daughter bought a house. One of the breakers kept tripping until we narrowed it down to a receptacle in a metal outlet box that had the side bend in just enough to contact the receptacle side screws which were screwed all the way out. Give me the new connectors any day. Touch safe.
As a homeowner, I can say, that these look like they would save a lot of time. I definitely can't install a normal outlet as fast as you did. It looks like right now they only have single and 3 way switches with these levers, and a normal 15amp outlet. I will be on the watch for some 20amp, and GFCI outlets with these levers in the future.
I do a lot of remodeling and am always using temporary switches and lighting that gets moved frequently or just hangs fully out of the box while painting etc. The best part is I wouldn't have to wrap the terminals with electrical tape so the homeowner doesn't zap themselves.
Perfect video and timing for me. Just picked a couple of these up at Home Depot and haven't even opened the box yet and your video popped up while I was looking through other electrical information. Very thorough adn informative. Thank you.
At around 10:00 or so, you mention commercial grade receptacles - another advantage they typically have is more durability as far as mating cycles of the contacts themselves. Every outlet I've seen fail has not been in the wiring terminations, but the contacts of the receptacles themselves.
I agree, most failures I've seen on receptacles have been backstabbing. That being said, the receptacle in my the hallway to my bedroom stopped holding plugs in, that's a failure in my eyes.
Ziplock bags as an example, does the lever snap around the wire for better connectivity metal to metal? Like some things have a groove like trim that the piece that attaches to it snaps into it.
@@sciatl2505 Those are spring connect. Basically back stab with a leaver that releases the spring. This is different than having a lever action apply the actual force.
I really like using the wago for hooking up lights with small gauge wires. It simply makes the connection easier than wire nuts. Looking forward to using these new outlets and switches in the future! Thanks for putting this video out. It is informative and well done!
One thing I didn't remember hearing is that just like the traditional outlets, you can still separate the two hot sides on this one for, say, controlling a light with a switch. It looks like there is a tab between the two levers that may be for this purpose. If you did cover that, I missed it.
Show how the extenders work in an enlarged hole. Also, open one of these receptacles up to look/show the internals for better analysis. Thanks for what you do!
Ziplock bags as an example, does the lever snap around the wire for better connectivity metal to metal? Like some things have a groove like trim that the piece that attaches to it snaps into it.
I was re-wiring my garage and relocating some of the outlets and found this video and check my local hardware store and they have it on stock. When I arrive to Home Depot (3 different one) they didn’t know what I was talking about. Even today when to look for a single pole switch and they still not on the shelf I feel I was the first customer on getting this outlets and switches. The installation is more clean and fast and yes when installing two next to each other make the installation quicker and straight the outlet. I wish they came up with this long time ago
I love this idea! I can't wait to try it. I have had multiple hand surgeries to both of my hands, and doing electrical work can be difficult at times. Now with these babies, DIY home electrical will be a breeze!
First, I thank you and love your videos---I'm all about informing the public too. Second, here's my opinion (you asked, and hopefully you read all comments...I see 610 on here) --after my own quick testing, these are just like backstabbing. I agree with you about the connection being a little better than backstabbing, but it's still a loose connection. I don't want to impose, but if you wish, I can attach the link to my short video showing how easy the wires are pulled out of a Decora Edge outlet with just a few twists--and they were #12 wires. I'm a licensed electrician, doing this for 23 years. I'm on a mission to inform everyone how backstabbing causes heat, arcing and sparking, and fires in the right conditions (near bed sheets, curtains, wood, etc). I have multiple pictures (from my own field experience) of burnt wires, melted boxes, and a fire in one instance because of backstabbing. The problem: if a house fire starts this way, and is not found and extinguished, it can't be proven how it starts (unlike arson occasionally). Everything is gone...ashes. We both know all electrical connections need to be torqued down nice and tight. I really wouldn't mind putting our heads together for testing these out--like how much heat is created with these compared to proper connection wrapped around screws an a regular receptacle. Thanks again, Rich P
This is awesome. I'm under contract to buy a house that is going to be needing a bunch of new receptacles, and these should make the changing out much easier.
This is so cool and so overdue. I have some old metal boxes in my house and although I know it's unlikely to happen I always feel like there's a risk the screws could touch the box so I always do the wrap electrical tape around the outlet routine. This design ensures nothings exposed...nice clean package.
In practical terms, in all but a very few instances once an outlet or switch is installed those levers will never be moved again. Since time is money and not having to make hooks will speed up installations, I won't be surprised to see a commercial grade version in the near future.
Awesome! Really glad to hear that you are finding value in the channel. Thanks a lot for the feedback Mark! Look forward to seeing you around the channel.
I think these are a big improvement both in safety and ease of use over regular home grade plugs. My last install was with commercial grade using the screw back, which I think are even better. Too many homeowners do not install plugs correctly.
Using your link to the product at HD, I see a 10-pack results in a cost of $2.50 per. Not bad. While watching I thought "oh, brother, how much is that puppy?". So I am pleasantly surprised and look forward to trying them out. Thanks for the video!
I've watched a few of your electrical videos and got hooked so now I'm a subscriber. Your videos do an excellent job of clearly and concisely both explaining and demonstrating the concepts and items under review/discussion. One question regarding the outlet reviewed here - do you know if Leviton makes this outlet in a GFCI version?
I see the patent is pending on these. I hope it works out and that they make more versions. Right now they only have the tamper resistant 15amp outlet and two different rocker switches. A single pole and a triple pole (I think). One feature that I saw in the official Leviton video that wasn't mentioned here is that there are testing ports on the back so you can check the voltage without removing the wires. I'd love to see them make more versions: 20amp, GFCI, triple and double rockers for fans/lights, etc. I checked the prices for them and they are reasonably priced for now.
A great idea. I am sure it will be the future and likely the technology will be tweaked as we move forward. Thanks for informing us of new things & ideas.
I always use the side screws for best surface contact. Then wrap the screws with electrical tape. How about cracking open a current outlet, and this new outlet, and get a visual comparison of the surface contact? Back stab vs this new outlet vs side screws.
Being an hvac contractor for years and seeing the litany of new, improved concepts hit the market I know for sure most contractors are skeptical about installing devices that are not time proven. I remember plumbers using the old original pex back in the 80s which of course began to leak and burst in the walls. It was such a fiasco that destroyed homes and plumbing business'. Such events led to the skepticism that prudent contractors have. If these work well over time, they will probably overtake the screw down types. Plus too, contractor grade is sold in 10 packs for a fraction of the cost of these. In order to be used in large numbers (on new or upgrade construction) the price will have to be on par with the screw on's.
I am a licensed electrician in Virginia. I, personally wouldn’t use them unless a customer specifically requested them. First of all, 99% of all homes and businesses have the traditional looking receptacles in them, and those new ones from Leviton would not match most folks existing receptacles. The second thing is, I’m sure they are much more expensive than traditional receptacles which means the customer would have to end up eating the cost, and I don’t think most people would be willing to pay the extra increase for the same result that they will get with a regular receptacle. One last thing, in many cases, you will still have to use wire nuts, or additional wago’s because oftentimes there will be more than two black wires, more than two white wires and more than one ground wire.
These are great and just what I need. Found a scorched outlet that could have been a bad house fire. I think it was caused by dog hair blown in the crevices and landing on the exposed terminals.
On the receptacle, it looks like it supports split hots so that one can be switched and the other 'always on'. Lift the tab between the two hot levels and remove the brass jumper as is normally done. The dual neutrals appear to have this jumper but it is more hidden. Split neutrals are usually against code.
Would love a commercial version, but I'll be using these for future installs. It's both speed, and I find it easier to push safely into the box. I've had older wire, after twisting on, actually split when inserting into the box, and these will reduce this occurence. Already in stock at local box store.
I replace "Residential" outlets/switches with "Commercial/Industrial" grade as I go along. I do notice your samples have the center faceplate screw hole on the residential Old style and NOT on the new one. That means getting New style cover plates as well.
I just bought a whole box of normal Leviton outlets and switches!! UGH. I wish I had known about these first. I already use Wago connectors and love them to bits.
Can you split the outlet? Install two circuits on one outlet? I read some other posts, yes you can split the outlet. Very cool. These Wago clips, or whatever they are called, are so much nicer than the old wire nuts. And these new outlets, I don't mind the screws, but these Wago connections are unlikely to loosen over time due to the properties of electricity. Very nice.
One of the big advantages of the wago lever connectors is that they are transparent so you can visually see that the wire is fully inserted. These seem to be missing that option.
I've recently seen the internals of lever connection receptacles and I would like to see is a redesign of the lever lock. They really need a flat face connection to the wire (similar to actual WAGO lever nuts) instead of the wire only engaging with the edge of the contact. The connection holds well but I want to see more surface area in the connection for when the receptacle is pulling higher current.
These are GREAT. Only odd thing is having to chase the threads on old metal boxes (6-32). Seems like the plating on the new screws is a skosh thicker than the old ones.
Thank you for mentioning the backstabbing vs the new Leviton one. That was the first question that came to my mind when seeing the design, and after seeing SO many videos on how bad the backstabbing method is.
Note there are back wire outlets that are not back stab. They are usually 'commercial' grade models and are almost as quick as this but sounds like higher grade.
The bridge to split the socket also has a cover -- two feed a split phase line 120+120 as required for kitchen counter plugs in many localities. Of course you will need an expensive double poll GFI breaker that can sum the two hots and one neutral if duplex is within 5 feet of the sink. $200 crazy gfci 2 pole breaker.
like it I think it is the future, especially the code being torque Stringent when doing an electrical connection. Now your torque settings will be preset with a snap.
I am not a fan of backstab outlets because it's working on the principle of one-way friction between the metal contact and the wire both of which are gonna have thermal differences underload. I've also seen a ton of them literally slide off the wire as I pull it out. Lever nut connectors big fan I'm glad we're finally getting them. Looks like they've incorporated a lot of cool design elements into the socket. The levers press the wire against the metal contact inside which means a far better connection. I love that the sides are fully covered as the number of outlets I have pulled the cover off and found the screws not screwed in just waiting to come in contact with the outside of the box or fingers... congratulations. The only drawback in the last 10 years there was a recent product developed .... the night light wall plate. one of those as seen on TV will sell it to you for 3 payments of $20 when it cost us a dollar to make. They use tabs that touch the little screws on the side or the center bridging Contact. It's such an abomination of a design but it's also simplistic. Although I also don't believe should exist, it's just feels like one layer of safety away from not being safe. Now if we could just sleeve our prongs.
I really like these new receptacles. I live in a manufactured home and the factory-installed switches and receptacles use a horrendous (and, I believe, unsafe) design that incorporates the switch/receptacle and box in one piece.
For AL Wiring users, you could probably get away with putting some antiox inside these ports, and brushing on a light coating over a freshly cut and stripped AL Conductor and have no problems with AL wiring. For cautionary purposes, I would still wrap the levers with electrical tape to make sure they stay shut. AL Wiring has the tendency to expand under heavy load. Not sure if they allow enough room for 10AWG AL; for 20 amp receptacles, you might only be able to use them on 15A AL, or you would have to splice the 10AWG AL to 12AWG Copper for your 20 amp circuits, which is what I would recommend anyways due to AL's ability to expand under load. I've been doing this with my WAGOS using antiox inside the connector and I have had no problems for over 5 years!
So what do you think? Are these the future of outlets and switches?
I have begun using the lever nut connectors and they are one of the best upgrades that have become available in many years!
Do they have a GFCI version?
They are the future, but it is going to be 50 years before you see wire nuts disappear from installs. You are going to have to wait for all the people trained to use them to retire.
What I'm looking forward to is when lighting finally just switches over to 100% low voltage. The wires are much easier to work with, and connections are even quicker and easier than WAGOs.
It should be like this years ago. First of all, is finger-safe and short-circuit safe, like the European standards. Increases productivity and safety. Good job Leviton!
@@johnkelsh5859 It accepts gauge 12 and it can be connected on a 20 amp circuit if it is not the only receptacle on the circuit according to the code.
It's great idea, not just saving time, but it seems to be much safer when it comes to connection and color coded wire connection is a plus.
Yeah I would say it would be fairly difficult to mess up. Thanks for the feedback Ryan!
All outlets are already color coded. Silver screws on the outlet are common, white wire, Brass screws on the outlet are hot, black wire, and green is ground (green grass on the ground).
But I agree, these new outlets will save a lot of time installing them.
Is it safe for aluminum wires? My house has aluminum wires
About damn time. Electrical, in particular lighting, is in drastic need of innovation.
Yes it is.
That is so cool and easy. The strip gauge is a nice touch.
As soon as I saw them a few weeks ago, I ordered a box of 10, and just installed the first one a few days ago. I think it's great. I'm a fairly new homeowner. I have just enough electrical experience to be dangerous, and I've already had to replace a few outlets and switches. The install for the new Edge outlet was so simple and quick, I loved it. I've been using WAGO's for all my electrical stuff already, so I was pretty happy when I saw these pop up.
I'm looking for this model and can't find the 10 pack for the 20 plus price. Do you have a link? Appreciate it either way. 😊
This is great I have a few single outlets that I need to change, and this is a lot easier than wrapping wires around terminals. Thanks for the review.
also keeps the screws from touching the box . its all covered in plastic so nonc onductive
Ten years overdue. Bravo.
Ignoring installation time. Cage-Clamp technology has proven to be very good in even high vibration applications. Dummy proof (almost) and applies less stress to cable than wire nuts. Looks like a winner. You already see this type of connection (not with levers) on industrial equipment. Well proven.
Good info. Appreciate the input Nick!
This solves nothing. The issue is the wires…not the receptacles (or switches). An elegant solution would wire the gang box instead of the receptacle(s). Then the receptacles could snap onto buses in the gang box. Could even include terminals for smart home networking.
@@tycox8704this is genius... Brb to start a smart box gang...
@@tycox8704so kind of like a din rail application?
@@Rexmorgan687 Does one exist in the U.S. market?
I am loving this!!! I can do this!👍The notches are awesome and so is the strip gauge! Your explanation of the features is excellent!
Awesome! Makes upgrading old 2 prong plugs faster and much safer. Because: in old small metal boxes: no exposed screws on the side ! Great piece of engineering. And with the levers applying Apple pressure once closed: no future loose conns. Great piece of engineering and design. These are the future of residential new construction
without clear parts they have not proof of contact, either they are clear or ima keep makin loops or straits and turnin the screwdriver.
@@mos8541 You don't need it to be clear to know if there's contact or not...use the strip gauge, then tug on it...if it's in there's contact.
I assume you meant ample pressure. Isn’t spell check wonderful. 😊
My daughter bought a house. One of the breakers kept tripping until we narrowed it down to a receptacle in a metal outlet box that had the side bend in just enough to contact the receptacle side screws which were screwed all the way out.
Give me the new connectors any day. Touch safe.
@@mos8541 Don't think I want you working in my company then.
As a homeowner, I can say, that these look like they would save a lot of time. I definitely can't install a normal outlet as fast as you did. It looks like right now they only have single and 3 way switches with these levers, and a normal 15amp outlet. I will be on the watch for some 20amp, and GFCI outlets with these levers in the future.
Love the idea. I am a big fan of the Wago stuff, so this makes a lot of sense to me. I will definitely try these for my next replacement job.
Glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
My god! the US finally enters the 21st century for wiring accessories!!!
I do a lot of remodeling and am always using temporary switches and lighting that gets moved frequently or just hangs fully out of the box while painting etc. The best part is I wouldn't have to wrap the terminals with electrical tape so the homeowner doesn't zap themselves.
Perfect video and timing for me. Just picked a couple of these up at Home Depot and haven't even opened the box yet and your video popped up while I was looking through other electrical information. Very thorough adn informative. Thank you.
Glad I waited to redo the receptacles. These will work.
I like this idea. Much safer for most people who don't do this on a regular basis and will make people more apt to try this on their own
Agreed. Thanks for the input!
This is an amazing upgrade from Leviton. I like the wago connectors, but this is friggin awesome. I might have to try to find these in my local BBS.
At around 10:00 or so, you mention commercial grade receptacles - another advantage they typically have is more durability as far as mating cycles of the contacts themselves. Every outlet I've seen fail has not been in the wiring terminations, but the contacts of the receptacles themselves.
I agree, most failures I've seen on receptacles have been backstabbing. That being said, the receptacle in my the hallway to my bedroom stopped holding plugs in, that's a failure in my eyes.
Ziplock bags as an example, does the lever snap around the wire for better connectivity metal to metal? Like some things have a groove like trim that the piece that attaches to it snaps into it.
just used these in my house i am building, love them.
Looking forward to see this in commercial grade.
I hope they make some. Really interested to see how they would be.
Hubbell makes them called edge connect
@@sciatl2505 Those are spring connect. Basically back stab with a leaver that releases the spring. This is different than having a lever action apply the actual force.
@@zeroibis ok good to know is that bad
If you notice, both the switches and the outlets are self-grounding devices if you're using a grounded metal box.
I really like using the wago for hooking up lights with small gauge wires. It simply makes the connection easier than wire nuts. Looking forward to using these new outlets and switches in the future!
Thanks for putting this video out. It is informative and well done!
One thing I didn't remember hearing is that just like the traditional outlets, you can still separate the two hot sides on this one for, say, controlling a light with a switch. It looks like there is a tab between the two levers that may be for this purpose. If you did cover that, I missed it.
Show how the extenders work in an enlarged hole. Also, open one of these receptacles up to look/show the internals for better analysis. Thanks for what you do!
Ziplock bags as an example, does the lever snap around the wire for better connectivity metal to metal? Like some things have a groove like trim that the piece that attaches to it snaps into it.
I was re-wiring my garage and relocating some of the outlets and found this video and check my local hardware store and they have it on stock. When I arrive to Home Depot (3 different one) they didn’t know what I was talking about. Even today when to look for a single pole switch and they still not on the shelf I feel I was the first customer on getting this outlets and switches. The installation is more clean and fast and yes when installing two next to each other make the installation quicker and straight the outlet. I wish they came up with this long time ago
I love this idea! I can't wait to try it. I have had multiple hand surgeries to both of my hands, and doing electrical work can be difficult at times. Now with these babies, DIY home electrical will be a breeze!
I bought 30 plugs and 20 switches from Home Depot and really like them and the light switches better than regular switches and plugs!
First, I thank you and love your videos---I'm all about informing the public too. Second, here's my opinion (you asked, and hopefully you read all comments...I see 610 on here) --after my own quick testing, these are just like backstabbing. I agree with you about the connection being a little better than backstabbing, but it's still a loose connection. I don't want to impose, but if you wish, I can attach the link to my short video showing how easy the wires are pulled out of a Decora Edge outlet with just a few twists--and they were #12 wires. I'm a licensed electrician, doing this for 23 years. I'm on a mission to inform everyone how backstabbing causes heat, arcing and sparking, and fires in the right conditions (near bed sheets, curtains, wood, etc). I have multiple pictures (from my own field experience) of burnt wires, melted boxes, and a fire in one instance because of backstabbing. The problem: if a house fire starts this way, and is not found and extinguished, it can't be proven how it starts (unlike arson occasionally). Everything is gone...ashes. We both know all electrical connections need to be torqued down nice and tight.
I really wouldn't mind putting our heads together for testing these out--like how much heat is created with these compared to proper connection wrapped around screws an a regular receptacle.
Thanks again,
Rich P
I can't wait to try them. Been a Wago user for a couple years. Great vidio.
This is awesome. I'm under contract to buy a house that is going to be needing a bunch of new receptacles, and these should make the changing out much easier.
This is so cool and so overdue. I have some old metal boxes in my house and although I know it's unlikely to happen I always feel like there's a risk the screws could touch the box so I always do the wrap electrical tape around the outlet routine. This design ensures nothings exposed...nice clean package.
In practical terms, in all but a very few instances once an outlet or switch is installed those levers will never be moved again. Since time is money and not having to make hooks will speed up installations, I won't be surprised to see a commercial grade version in the near future.
WAGO's are awesome. If these outlets are the same durability and dependability as WAGOS, then I am all in.
Just commenting to say I've learned a lot from your recent videos. Looking forward to future videos so I subscribed.
Awesome! Really glad to hear that you are finding value in the channel. Thanks a lot for the feedback Mark! Look forward to seeing you around the channel.
Well explained, thank you! Easy and fast! Love the color coding and notching!
Yeah I think those are nice touches! Really glad to hear you liked it. Thanks a lot for the feedback Rick!
For me, a DIY person it looks great. I will definitely try it.
It's surely a game changer and should make it easier for outlet installations
This is awesome! I hope it catches on and it's not too expensive.
Another comment says 8 cents more per piece, in a 10 pack.
A great idea! I'd also love to see WAGO combined with a powerpole plug for DC circuits.
I think these are a big improvement both in safety and ease of use over regular home grade plugs. My last install was with commercial grade using the screw back, which I think are even better. Too many homeowners do not install plugs correctly.
Great video, great product, your demonstration and test for "pull out" means I'd buy these for my next electrical project.
WOW! $3.50! Tree-fiddy! I was expecting them to be a lot more expensive than that! That is terrific!
Compared to a regular outlet that cost $1... Come on man!
@@inthedarkwoods2022 Factor in the cost of my time, at my rate, when I could be doing something else that I could bill for??? ... BARGAIN!
I'm sold. I just ordered a set. Time will tell, but I think this is the future.
Another alternative is always welcomed. I use wago and wire nuts both are convenient.
Using your link to the product at HD, I see a 10-pack results in a cost of $2.50 per. Not bad. While watching I thought "oh, brother, how much is that puppy?". So I am pleasantly surprised and look forward to trying them out. Thanks for the video!
I've watched a few of your electrical videos and got hooked so now I'm a subscriber. Your videos do an excellent job of clearly and concisely both explaining and demonstrating the concepts and items under review/discussion.
One question regarding the outlet reviewed here - do you know if Leviton makes this outlet in a GFCI version?
Great idea. Next time I have to replace a receptacle I will buy these.
Good idea. Thanks for showing this product.
These are fantastic !
Glad you like them!
Fabulous! I love those connectors and I'm going to love the receptacles.
About damn time!!! That's awesome!
I like this idea and will be looking for them as I need to refresh the plugs in my home.
I like it. It looks like a safe hook up.
I see the patent is pending on these. I hope it works out and that they make more versions. Right now they only have the tamper resistant 15amp outlet and two different rocker switches. A single pole and a triple pole (I think). One feature that I saw in the official Leviton video that wasn't mentioned here is that there are testing ports on the back so you can check the voltage without removing the wires. I'd love to see them make more versions: 20amp, GFCI, triple and double rockers for fans/lights, etc. I checked the prices for them and they are reasonably priced for now.
A great idea. I am sure it will be the future and likely the technology will be tweaked as we move forward. Thanks for informing us of new things & ideas.
this receptical is brilliant
the start of something new & better.....
We hope! I look forward to a commercial grade version.
I have not seen these at my Home Depot or Lowes yet but will look for them next project I have.
I always use the side screws for best surface contact. Then wrap the screws with electrical tape.
How about cracking open a current outlet, and this new outlet, and get a visual comparison of the surface contact?
Back stab vs this new outlet vs side screws.
Great idea and timing: I need to update a number of outlets!
Being an hvac contractor for years and seeing the litany of new, improved concepts hit the market I know for sure most contractors are skeptical about installing devices that are not time proven. I remember plumbers using the old original pex back in the 80s which of course began to leak and burst in the walls. It was such a fiasco that destroyed homes and plumbing business'. Such events led to the skepticism that prudent contractors have. If these work well over time, they will probably overtake the screw down types. Plus too, contractor grade is sold in 10 packs for a fraction of the cost of these. In order to be used in large numbers (on new or upgrade construction) the price will have to be on par with the screw on's.
It's about time! Fantastic
This is very good for the average DYR person!
I am a licensed electrician in Virginia. I, personally wouldn’t use them unless a customer specifically requested them. First of all, 99% of all homes and businesses have the traditional looking receptacles in them, and those new ones from Leviton would not match most folks existing receptacles. The second thing is, I’m sure they are much more expensive than traditional receptacles which means the customer would have to end up eating the cost, and I don’t think most people would be willing to pay the extra increase for the same result that they will get with a regular receptacle. One last thing, in many cases, you will still have to use wire nuts, or additional wago’s because oftentimes there will be more than two black wires, more than two white wires and more than one ground wire.
They're $1 more and can be installed in 1/4 the time. The only reason not to use these is if you're trying to soak people on hourly overcharging.
These are great and just what I need. Found a scorched outlet that could have been a bad house fire. I think it was caused by dog hair blown in the crevices and landing on the exposed terminals.
The extended ears are for direct installation of levitons screwless cover plates
Love it. Good 2nd choice.
Glad you liked it! Thanks a lot for the feedback!
I think it's awesome! And thanks for the heads up.
You are very welcome. Glad to hear you liked it. Thanks for the feedback Randy!
I like the notches for efficient plate install
Yeah I thought it was a nice touch for sure!
This my friends is my kind of tech review!!
Great idea for the DYI.
On the receptacle, it looks like it supports split hots so that one can be switched and the other 'always on'. Lift the tab between the two hot levels and remove the brass jumper as is normally done. The dual neutrals appear to have this jumper but it is more hidden. Split neutrals are usually against code.
You'd have to split the neutral if you have two different circuits.
Would love a commercial version, but I'll be using these for future installs. It's both speed, and I find it easier to push safely into the box. I've had older wire, after twisting on, actually split when inserting into the box, and these will reduce this occurence.
Already in stock at local box store.
hubbell edge for commercial
I replace "Residential" outlets/switches with "Commercial/Industrial" grade as I go along. I do notice your samples have the center faceplate screw hole on the residential Old style and NOT on the new one. That means getting New style cover plates as well.
8 bucks for a ten pack of those covers.
I just bought a whole box of normal Leviton outlets and switches!! UGH. I wish I had known about these first. I already use Wago connectors and love them to bits.
Great idea and it’s UL Certified!
You should do a follow up video where you use weights to see the failure weight for each connection method.
It's about time!
Can you split the outlet? Install two circuits on one outlet? I read some other posts, yes you can split the outlet. Very cool. These Wago clips, or whatever they are called, are so much nicer than the old wire nuts. And these new outlets, I don't mind the screws, but these Wago connections are unlikely to loosen over time due to the properties of electricity. Very nice.
Yes you can. The bridge is just under a flap of plastic that can be lifted up.
Great idea. Like the color code as well.
Yeah I think that is very helpful to make sure the wires are placed properly. Thanks a lot for the feedback!
One of the big advantages of the wago lever connectors is that they are transparent so you can visually see that the wire is fully inserted. These seem to be missing that option.
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These look awesome! Thank you for sharing. I'm going to order some. Do they make any of these with USB-C? I did not see any.
I've recently seen the internals of lever connection receptacles and I would like to see is a redesign of the lever lock. They really need a flat face connection to the wire (similar to actual WAGO lever nuts) instead of the wire only engaging with the edge of the contact. The connection holds well but I want to see more surface area in the connection for when the receptacle is pulling higher current.
These are GREAT. Only odd thing is having to chase the threads on old metal boxes (6-32). Seems like the plating on the new screws is a skosh thicker than the old ones.
Seems amazing !
Thank you for mentioning the backstabbing vs the new Leviton one. That was the first question that came to my mind when seeing the design, and after seeing SO many videos on how bad the backstabbing method is.
Note there are back wire outlets that are not back stab. They are usually 'commercial' grade models and are almost as quick as this but sounds like higher grade.
The bridge to split the socket also has a cover -- two feed a split phase line 120+120 as required for kitchen counter plugs in many localities. Of course you will need an expensive double poll GFI breaker that can sum the two hots and one neutral if duplex is within 5 feet of the sink. $200 crazy gfci 2 pole breaker.
Great for back splash remodleing
I don't know if they are the future but I'm updating an apartment with new receptacles and light switches. I will definitely utilize these devices!
like it I think it is the future, especially the code being torque Stringent when doing an electrical connection. Now your torque settings will be preset with a snap.
I like it! Can't wait to try them out.
As a native Rhode Islander the way to say Leviton is LEVITUN!!
excellent review!
great idea i just ordered some to try
I am definitely going to try that out!
I am not a fan of backstab outlets because it's working on the principle of one-way friction between the metal contact and the wire both of which are gonna have thermal differences underload.
I've also seen a ton of them literally slide off the wire as I pull it out. Lever nut connectors big fan I'm glad we're finally getting them. Looks like they've incorporated a lot of cool design elements into the socket. The levers press the wire against the metal contact inside which means a far better connection. I love that the sides are fully covered as the number of outlets I have pulled the cover off and found the screws not screwed in just waiting to come in contact with the outside of the box or fingers... congratulations.
The only drawback in the last 10 years there was a recent product developed .... the night light wall plate. one of those as seen on TV will sell it to you for 3 payments of $20 when it cost us a dollar to make. They use tabs that touch the little screws on the side or the center bridging Contact. It's such an abomination of a design but it's also simplistic. Although I also don't believe should exist, it's just feels like one layer of safety away from not being safe. Now if we could just sleeve our prongs.
I really like these new receptacles. I live in a manufactured home and the factory-installed switches and receptacles use a horrendous (and, I believe, unsafe) design that incorporates the switch/receptacle and box in one piece.
I think it’s an awesome idea! Anything that makes work shorter and faster and is safe is a good thing!
I love the concept. Very weird, though, that they would arbitrarily swap the ground side. Anyone know the reason? Thanks.
For AL Wiring users, you could probably get away with putting some antiox inside these ports, and brushing on a light coating over a freshly cut and stripped AL Conductor and have no problems with AL wiring. For cautionary purposes, I would still wrap the levers with electrical tape to make sure they stay shut. AL Wiring has the tendency to expand under heavy load.
Not sure if they allow enough room for 10AWG AL; for 20 amp receptacles, you might only be able to use them on 15A AL, or you would have to splice the 10AWG AL to 12AWG Copper for your 20 amp circuits, which is what I would recommend anyways due to AL's ability to expand under load.
I've been doing this with my WAGOS using antiox inside the connector and I have had no problems for over 5 years!