[DARARepeater] PowerPole connectors

[Steve Reed]

In a recent discussion with a new ham about PowerPole connectors the
question of how they claim up to "55 amps per pole."

The other ham in the discussion is a retired electrician and recalls that
you need wire larger than 10 AWG to carry 55 amps.

page 20 of the manufacturers catalog...
https://www.andersonpower.com/content/dam/app/ecommerce/product-pdfs/CAT-PPMP.pdf

states....
     "PP15-45 series are the smallest Powerpole® housings. They can be used
for wire-to-wire or wireto-board applications. Wire sizes from #20 AWG
(0.75 mm²) to #10 (6 mm²) offer power capabilities up to 55 amps per pole."

several different "Ampacity charts" like this one...

https://www.usawire-cable.com/pdf/nec-ampacities.pdf

state that 10 AWG gauge wire is only good for (at 90 degree temp rise) 40
amps of current.  And the ** at the bottom of the PDF talks about limiting
10 gauge to 30 except in extreme conditions.

Can anybody explain Andersons claim of "55 amps per pole"

Thanks

Steve
KB8STB
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