[Elecraft] Power Poles

Mon Jun 17 11:47:59 EDT 2013

The other option is a small tie-wrap through the sets of holes.  --wunder, K6WRU

On Jun 17, 2013, at 8:43 AM, Rick Bates wrote:

> Yes, but preferably something attached to the connector and not able to 'disappear' when you disconnect them. ;-)  now where I set that?  Oh, my arm 'swept' the table, again. 
> 
> Those will do until something better happens. 
> 
> Thanks, I'll order a bag or two.   I prefer a positive lock on connectors since Murphy has an apartment here...
> 
> Rick wa6nhc
> 
> Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable
> 
> On Jun 17, 2013, at 8:32 AM, Walter Underwood <wunder at wunderwood.org> wrote:
> 
>> Like these?
>> 
>> http://www.powerwerx.com/powerpole-accessories/powerpole-retention-clips.html
>> 
>> wunder
>> K6WRU
>> 
>> 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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