And that's why we recommend *soldering* the wires into the PowerPole connectors in the Elecraft manuals. Soldering works FB, it is what most builders are well equipped to do, and doesn't require the expense of the crimper.
In my experience, crimp connections can be very, very good if the right crimper is used and if it is used correctly. Otherwise, crimp connections are about on a level with twisting two bare wires together. Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- Ken: I have found with power poles that it is important to use the right crimper. I have never ever been able to get a good connection with the "plier" style crimper that West Mountain Radio sells. Also, I have found the West Mountain ratchet style crimper to be good only for smaller wire sizes. For the higher current connectors into No 12 or 10 wire, I find that only the genuine (and not inexpensive) Anderson crimper produces good connections. That said, if you use the right crimper, power poles are a breeze. 73, Steve AA4AK _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
