[HCARC] Anderson Power Pole Question

[Lee Besing]

I just crimp mine, as long as the wire size is  => 18 gauge. I've got a good supply of 15 / 30 / 45 connectors to match up wire sizes. They all use the same size housings.

If I use the 15 amp connector with less than 18 gauge wire, I'll solder the connector instead. I've found that crimping such small gauge wire often results in snapped / broken wires later. The wire won't hold up to the strain.

I use mostly 12, 14, or 16 gauge wire. Some heavy jobs might require 10 gauge, but not often. 10 gauge wire generally requires the 45 amp connectors by the way. 

I recently bought a 500' spool of 14 gauge red/black zip wire (power wire) on eBay for $49.99 w free shipping. Last year I bought, from same seller, a 500' spool of 12 gauge red/black zip wire for around $72 w free shipping. Great quality & price.  I think I'm set for enough wire for awhile, but I was looking at a spool of 1000' of 16 gauge red/black zip wire that was priced reasonably, but I know I'll never be likely to need that much 16 gauge. 


Lee Besing, N5NTG 
210-771-7075 ( voice/text)



-----Original Message-----
From: Gary and Arlene Johnson <qltfnish at omniglobal.net>
To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sun, 02 Jun 2013 6:17 PM
Subject: [HCARC] Anderson Power Pole Question

Do crimp and solder, or just crimp your Anderson Power Pole lugs??

Gary J
N5BAA
HCARC Secretary 2013
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