thinwater
Well-Known Member
Wago connectors do not meet UL or ABYC pull-out strength requirements with small wire, so I'm not a huge fan. With small wires they can fool you. Crimps or choc blocks with pressure plates (some have disparaged choc blocks, but there are BIG differences in quality--use the ones with pressure plates and they are very good for small, delicate wire).
I did a bunch of test fo a mag a few years back. The most reliable and strongest method was to...
* Slide a crimp butt connector over the smaller wire, up past the joint.
* Work the smaller wire into the larger wire. Twist a little if you like.
* Slide the crimp back into position over the larger wire/small wire combo. Since the crimps fit 14/16 and you are using 16 AWG, it will fit perfectly.
* Crimp. Crimp the small side too for strain relief, if you like, but it won't be tight. Doesn't need to be.
* Heat shrink for strain relief.
Works for really tiny wires.
https://www.practical-sailor.com/issues/37_72/features/Small-Wire-Connections-Part-II_12127-1.html
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