[Elecraft] Anderson Power Poles?

[Phil Kane]

On 6/28/2010 4:47 AM, Pete Smith wrote:

> West Mountain Radio, maker of the Rig Runner, recommends against
> using the pins in the strongest terms on its web site.  The issue
> (they say) is that the pins have a nasty habit of coming out and
> falling into places they should not go, where they can cause short
> circuits and extensive damage.  See
> <http://www.westmountainradio.com/supportrr.htm>. WMR says Anderson
> recommends using cyanoacrylate glu.e

Also known as "super-glue".  I've done that with several sets and the
only downside is it doesn't come apart even when you want it to so you
have to get it right the first time.


I found a better solution is to use a 2-56 screw and nut combo (I forget
the metric equivalent) that works very well.  If one is concerned about
the "fall out" use the nylon version.

If I want to keep a pair of connectors together, I put the smallest size
"tie-wrap" through both sets of holes and pull tight.  Keeps the shells
of each pair in alignment and keeps the mated pairs together.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

>From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon