[Elecraft] Anderson Power Pole connectors

[John McClain]

Since everyone seemed so happy with the APP connectors, I ordered 30
sets plus some #12 red/black zip type cable.  I agree that they are
great connectors but about 25% of the connectors that I assemble don't
click when I insert the contact into the housing.  To make sure that I
am inserting them correct and not upside/down, I went to either the
Anderson or Powerwerx web page where they have a cut away view of an
assembled connector so I am certain that I am doing it correctly but
some of them just won't click which means that the wire and contact
are not being securely held by the housing.  When this happens, I can
pull the wire and contact out with little effort.  I have looked at
the contact and the inside of the housing and there doesn't appear to
be any obvious mechanical latch.  The only thing that I see inside is
a channel that the contact slides into but, without the $12.00
insertion tool, it is difficult to be certain that the contact is in
the channel.  Since I haven't seen any other comments on this, can I
assume that I am the only one having this problem?

John