Are Wago connectors of the type 221 and 2273 safe to use outdoors where there will be a summer/winter heat cycle of say -10 to +30 degrees Celsius?
Also how do the Wago connectors hold up against oxidation of the copper wire? in the long term?
Electrical – use Wago 221 and 2273 connectors outdoors
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Best Answer
The Wagobox capsule junction box for those connectors is IP68 rated - waterproof to 4m. Not sure if it is UL listed or allowed in US codes though.
However, those connectors should be ok in any junction box rated for exterior use..