[Elecraft] K3 Powerpole Replacement

[Don Wilhelm]

Charlie,

The PowerWerx crimper is good.  Just be certain to fill the cavity with 
wire - for instance the 30 amp connectors are sized for #12 wire - if 
the wire is smaller, it may be loose, so in addition to filling the 
barrel with as many wire strands as I can, I add some solder for extra 
security.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/11/2013 7:33 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
> OK, I see APP crimpers available from $10 to over $500.  How much 
> would you expect to pay for a "really good" crimp tool?
>
> Not trying to be snarky, I just need an honest answer.  Some people 
> say regular pliers will work, but I would think this isn't the best 
> solution.
>
> Any suggestion for a good price on a good crimper and where to buy 
> it?. Hint: I am NOT going to spend more on the crimper than the radio 
> is worth to use these things.
>
> Also, do you need a different crimper for different size APP's?
>
> Feel free to reply off-list to hold down the bandwidth.  (pincon at 
> erols dot com)
>
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Brown" 
> <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Powerpole Replacement
>
>
>> On 12/9/2013 1:36 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
>>> I have been using APPs for ALL my 12v gear for > 6 years now, with 
>>> no problems at all
>>
>> Same here -- I've built at least a hundred pairs of Power Poles. I 
>> use them not only for ham gear, but for all sorts of equipment that 
>> gets powered from low voltage DC.
>>
>>> - all contacts are crimped, not soldered (once you've decided to go 
>>> the APP route, buy a really good crimp tool)
>>
>> All of my Power Poles are soldered (and only soldered). I buy the 
>> red, black, and green shells and all three sizes of  inserts in 
>> quantity. I use the green ones for chassis bonding.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
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