Yes. You can definitely use Wago lever nuts as your wire connector. I should’ve mentioned them as an option, but they are very expensive and I wanted to give a cheaper option.
Thank you! That was my intention. I did not like the old tutorial as it was poor quality, simplistic, and assumed you already knew things about exit signs. I wanted to make an improved tutorial that was very thorough and detailed for anyone.
Much informative video. Anyway you can do a tutorial on how to wire multiple exit signs and emergency lights at the same time? (2 signs, 2 emergency lights; 1 sign, 1 emergency light; etc).
Thanks! Glad it was able to help you. Generally I’d recommend one cord per unit to keep it simplistic. I’m not sure if I’ll make an additional tutorial on how to connect multiple units to one cord, but if you’d like to do this you can simply run two (or three depending if you sign has a green ground wire) to from the first unit with the cord to the next and so on. Connecting the same color of wires together. Make sure to use the proper type of wire between the units. You can try to find an appliance cord with two bare, hardwired ends or use lamp cord which by default has two hardwired ends.
I use C13 IEC cables and cut the end off. because they have been the international standard for computer power cables since the 1980s they can be usually found for $0.25 or free.
I have done similar in the past, as well as standard extension cords. I did not show how to do this as I have heard some people who did not correctly cut and strip the wire connections on the cord and caused a short circuit. An appliance cord guarantees anyone at any skill level can safely wire an exit sign.
If your exit sign does not have a place for a cable clamp, tie the cord in a knot so it cannot pull out. Some exit signs use DC current from a remote battery. They are rare but I have two that way. You will then need a power supply.
The knot is a good tip. And as you said DC exit signs are extremely uncommon. I do not own one, but I believe they do not follow the same wiring colors (black, white) as standard AC exit signs. Hopefully if someone has this style they will see it is not compatible in the “Identifying Wires” chapter of this video. Thanks for your comment!
i js watched your video from 8 years ago, YOURE GROWN ‼️ [yeah ofc its been 8 years but for some reason it shocked me]
Kid you not, 3 days ago i got my hands on an exit sign and wanted to make it take a power cord, great timing with the video lol
Awesome! Well good luck and enjoy your sign!
I love that dual lite exit sign it looks cool
This is awesome! I actually just bought an exit sign just days ago. I hope thisll be the same case with it.
I did this once with a cheap power cord replacement end and shocked myself :EDIT: I shocked myself cause the red wire was damaged and I didn’t know
Are you ok i got shocked before on working on the internals of an iMac and I accidentally touched the power and it shocked me
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Is it safe to use wagos instead of wire nuts on exit signs or emergency lights on a power cord
Yes. You can definitely use Wago lever nuts as your wire connector. I should’ve mentioned them as an option, but they are very expensive and I wanted to give a cheaper option.
This video is more useful than the one you made 8 years ago
Thank you! That was my intention. I did not like the old tutorial as it was poor quality, simplistic, and assumed you already knew things about exit signs. I wanted to make an improved tutorial that was very thorough and detailed for anyone.
Much informative video. Anyway you can do a tutorial on how to wire multiple exit signs and emergency lights at the same time? (2 signs, 2 emergency lights; 1 sign, 1 emergency light; etc).
Thanks! Glad it was able to help you. Generally I’d recommend one cord per unit to keep it simplistic. I’m not sure if I’ll make an additional tutorial on how to connect multiple units to one cord, but if you’d like to do this you can simply run two (or three depending if you sign has a green ground wire) to from the first unit with the cord to the next and so on. Connecting the same color of wires together. Make sure to use the proper type of wire between the units. You can try to find an appliance cord with two bare, hardwired ends or use lamp cord which by default has two hardwired ends.
Ive got a PL fluorescent exit sign with a clear uvc cfl in it. The cover blocks at least most of the uv output so ith safe enough
Very helpful video
I got mine from my grandpa, who got it at a Goodwill. It's backplate is missing tho.
I use C13 IEC cables and cut the end off. because they have been the international standard for computer power cables since the 1980s they can be usually found for $0.25 or free.
I have done similar in the past, as well as standard extension cords. I did not show how to do this as I have heard some people who did not correctly cut and strip the wire connections on the cord and caused a short circuit. An appliance cord guarantees anyone at any skill level can safely wire an exit sign.
If your exit sign does not have a place for a cable clamp, tie the cord in a knot so it cannot pull out. Some exit signs use DC current from a remote battery. They are rare but I have two that way. You will then need a power supply.
The knot is a good tip. And as you said DC exit signs are extremely uncommon. I do not own one, but I believe they do not follow the same wiring colors (black, white) as standard AC exit signs. Hopefully if someone has this style they will see it is not compatible in the “Identifying Wires” chapter of this video. Thanks for your comment!
I have 2 green exit signs. 1 with emergency lights.
HOW MANY EXIT SIGNS CAN I WIRE TO A POWER CORD
I would say only 1
As many as u want dont trip your breaker tho
about 2 is the max, i highly recomend only having one though
@@canadianemergencylights yea bc some Oder ones some times back feed 120v back in to the line.
I’d suggest only one exit sign per cord.
low volume :(
Not sure what you mean, the audio on my end is normal.
@@ExitSign250 i have to turn my volume all the way up to hear your audio on my end.
I dont
It’s normal for me
It normal to me
Did you really find that exquisite in a dumpster?
Not that particular one, that was just an example. I have found other exit signs in my collection from dumpsters before.
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