Push-in wire connectors are insulated wire connectors that are used in electrical systems, including commercial and residential lighting, digital signage, and other building electrical systems. They are used in place of traditional twist-on connectors or wire nuts. Push in connectors are a new style of connector, meaning that you can simply strip a minimal amount of insulation from the wire before inserting it into one of the holes in the connector. Once in place, the wire is permanently locked into place.
Connectors are parts or devices used for electrically connecting or disconnecting circuits etc. They can connect and disconnect by hands or with simple tools without requiring special tools or processes such as soldering. When a connector is twisted onto the stripped and twisted-together ends of wires, the wires are drawn into the connector’s metal spring and squeezed together inside it.
Electrical continuity is maintained by both the direct twisted wire-to-wire contact and by contact with the metal spring or insert. Professional electricians almost never use push-in connectors, and there’s a reason why. No pro wants to be called back to a job to correct a bad connection, and push-in wire connections are much, much more likely to fail than the standard screw terminal connections.
