[Ares-races] 12 volt power connectors

Sun, 30 Nov 2003 14:06:02 -0500

Hi Rick,

I haven't had them fall out... I just haven't needed them because the
friction-fit "fits" my needs.  I have talked to others who have had them
fall out, though.

Who knows, maybe Anderson had bad experiences with them and "tightened" up
the manufacturing tolerances so they are now a tighter fit?  It is possible
that different manufacturing runs made a difference.  Just a thought.

KISS concept in my case- why deal with the extra component if you don't need
it?  If you do need it, and they work for you, great!

73,
Marlo
KA2IRQ

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Hampton [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 1:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Ares-races] 12 volt power connectors

Gee, from all the comments I've read, it seems I'm the only one who not only
has
NOT had problems with the role pins, but has to use a small drift punch to
get
them out.  (I had to tap them in with a hammer.)  To separate the housings
is
nearly impossible.

Rick Hampton, WD8KEL

Marlo Montanaro- KA2IRQ wrote:

> George,
>
> I think you're referring to what they call Roll Pins for the PowerPoles.
> Check this link for further information:
>
> http://www.westmountainradio.com/optipsrr.htm
>
> (scroll down a bit to the section "Do Not Use Roll Pins on PowerPoles!")
>
> Most PowerPole users do not use the roll pin as it is not necessary in
most
> instances.  The friction-fit between the red/black connectors is usually
> enough to keep them together.  If you use the Roll Pins and they fall out,
> it is possible they can fall into equipment and cause a short circuit.
>
> 73,
> Marlo
> KA2IRQ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of George Andrews
> Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 1:01 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Ares-races] 12 volt power connectors
>
> All:
>
> Anyone have any problems with the driftpin that holds the two connectors
> together? I have had that problem with one pair. Using a cable tie to keep
> the two together. I am switching stuff that is likely to be used for ARES
to
> Power Poles because of the current trend.
>
> Happy Holidays and 73
>
> George Andrews, RRPT
> N1YAE FN31kj
> WPYQ853