[Elecraft] Power Poles

[Walter Underwood]

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http://www.powerwerx.com/powerpole-accessories/powerpole-retention-clips.html

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On Jun 17, 2013, at 8:01 AM, Rick Bates wrote:

> I would still prefer to have a latching hook to keep the finished connectors together. 
> 
> Rick wa6nhc
> 
> Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable
> 
> On Jun 17, 2013, at 4:56 AM, Stephen Roberts <steverob at shoreham.net> wrote:
> 
>> The last batch of PP's I purchased were pre welded together, which is very convenient. A spot of super glue also works well.
>> 
>> Steve
>> W1SFR
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On Jun 17, 2013, at 5:35 AM, "Fred Smith" <mfsj at totalhighspeed.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> When I first tried my hand at power poles they came apart as soon as I put
>>> them together. Had issues for some time till I finally showed a friend one
>>> of them and he said no wonder you prepped them great, the problem but all
>>> are installed upside down 8>(
>>> 
>>> For some time now all of mine are very dependable and used for almost
>>> everything. The key to it if you're going to be installing many is a good
>>> quality crimping tool.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Fred/N0AZZ
>>> K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
>>> P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Art Bross
>>> Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 11:25 PM
>>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>>> Subject: [Elecraft] PowerPoles
>>> 
>>> If they are coming apart easily then you are not building them right. I have
>>> done thousands and learned a few things in the process. (I make and sell
>>> cables at hamfests.) They should take at least 10 pounds of pressure to pull
>>> them apart. It should take enough pressure to connect them that you should
>>> hear a 'snap' when putting them together. Take a look at the front end of
>>> the pins. You should see at east 1/16 to 1/8 of pin sticking up above the
>>> plastic shell when assembled right. If not, take a screwdriver and put it
>>> under the pin and pry it up until the pin just rests on the spring. Ideally
>>> the pin should just rest on the top of the spring, not push down on it.
>>> Crimping them tends to bend the spring down so they should be bent straight
>>> before inserting them into the housings. You may also have to do this
>>> adjustment if the connector gets used a lot. People think that assembling
>>> these things is a simple process but there are some nuances to getting them
>>> right. Worst case, if  you don' t want them coming apart use the plastic
>>> clips or make a U clip out of a piece of 12 gauge wire. I've also used 1/2
>>> inch staples from the hardware store.
>>> 
>>> What really torques my jaws is people who put PowerPoles down who can't put
>>> them together right.
>>> 
>>> Art
>>> 
>>> KC7GF
>>> 
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