[Elecraft] Anderson Connector

[Bob K6UJ]

Thanks for the test Ron,  
that sounds about right when I pull them apart.

BTW,  I never put a locking device on to hold them together either.    
Sometimes when I take my mobile radio out of the car, or moving it when operating 
portable, I  forget to unplug the powerpole connector and when pulling the radio out the power pole 
disengages nicely without me jerking on the power cord and possibly
damaging something.  


Bob
K6UJ


On Jun 26, 2013, at 8:01 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> Just out of curiosity, I put a strain gage on a power cord and checked the
> force required to un-mate the APP connector from three pieces of equipment. 
> 
> One took just 5 lbs.
> 
> The second took 7 lbs. 
> 
> The third took just 5.5 lbs.
> 
> I've never had an APP connector disengage accidentally. 
> 
> 73 Ron AC7AC
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Oppenheimer
> 
> 
> According to:
> http://www.powerwerx.com/anderson-powerpoles/powerpole-sets/15-amp-red-black
> -anderson-powerpole-sets.html
> 
> "When two pairs are mated together, it takes approximately 3 pounds of
> tension to pull them apart."
> 
> John KN5L
> 
> On 06/26/2013 07:08 AM, david Moes wrote:
> 
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