Most people have probably seen wire connectors in garages or junk drawers and may wonder what they are, what they do, and how they work. If you are one of those people, this is the article for you.

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Two common options for joining electrical wires are Wago connectors and traditional wire nuts. Both are up to code but work differently and shine in different situations.