Iv'e been getting away from using Anderson Powerpole connectors and now relying
on Tyco Electronics/AMP Power Lock Connectors. Essentially the same thing, but
much higher quality. They will mate with the Anderson line so no problem there.
A lot of people have complained at how easily the powerpoles come apart. I did
some testing and found that it takes about 3 lbs of force to pull two
powerpoles apart, while it takes 8 lbs for the AMP connectors. With an AMP
mated to Anderson, it takes 6 lbs. With the AMP connectors, it takes
considerably more force to mate them and there is a distinct snap/click sound
when they go together. The pins are thicker and they have "wings" on them so
they don't flop around in the housing like the Anderson ones do. Also, they
don't require a roll pin to lock them together. There is a little tab on the
housing that locks one half of the connector to the other. They do cost more
but your getting a higher quality product in my
opinion. Anyway, for those of you that have an issue with the way Anderson's
"lock" together, you might want to give these a try. I get mine from Mouser.
http://www.mouser.com/catalog/632/1186.PDF
Eric N3EF
--- On Mon, 4/28/08, Ron D'Eau Claire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Ron D'Eau Claire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors
> To: "'Robert Tellefsen'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'Reflector Elecraft'"
> <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Monday, April 28, 2008, 11:33 PM
> Excellent question, Bob!!
>
> You caused me to check. I have several APP cables about, to
> I hooked two of
> them together and added weights to one while lifting with
> the other until
> they separated.
>
> My test pair separated at 1.2 kg or just over 2.6 lbs. I
> consider that
> substantial force needed to separate them. I've never
> had a pair fall apart
> without tugging on them with what I considered pretty
> strong force.
>
> Clearly, something different is going on with yours or are
> you are much
> stronger than I.
>
> Ron AC7AC
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