Anderson Power Poles... Where you been all my life?

[Captain Kilowatt]

That was my point. "What works"

Toothpick for a horse might be big enough.
Lets see... super glue, use once and throw away, but next time its hard to the bottom of the tube.
Commercial thingy... Metal, do I want that coming loose in my power distribution system.
Zip tie... Been there done that until the power taps had the PP spaced nearly next to one another and I had to cut the zip tie.

Person tries to make a constructive addition and you come along with your edgy comments.

'Doc your crap gets old quick...

Don't waste the bandwidth to respond, I'm gone...



Mike, KE5MC

Something else tbat gets old is people bitching about something minor someone else said. If you don't like it then ignore it.

 

[Mudfoot]

Got my RIGrunner power outlet strip today. I no longer have a rats nest of power wires. An OCD sufferers dream come true.

 

[Lil'Yeshua]

Got my RIGrunner power outlet strip today. I no longer have a rats nest of power wires. An OCD sufferers dream come true.

OCD?
I used to be a R/S junkie. Good to know there are better things in life!

 

[binrat]

They are great little things. I got tons on them kickin around along with numerous power strips for them. Live is easier with them around.

 

[Klondike Mike]

Working on the higher current plugs is a little more troublesome. Difficult to crimp if you do not have the right tool. I found using a propane torch the best way to solder them up.

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[Lil'Yeshua]

Welding cable!?

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Looks like 4 gauge to me.

 

[W5LZ]

NO FAIR! You read it on the jacket...

 

[Mudfoot]

I've only used 15 and 30 gauge so far. I have 45 gauge, but yet to use.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

I've only used 15 and 30 gauge so far. I have 45 gauge, but yet to use.

That's some pretty thin wire. You must not run much for power.

Perhaps you meant 15,30, and 45 amps.

 

[Mudfoot]

Yep, amps it is.

I've been slipping lately...

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Yep, amps it is.

I've been slipping lately...

So have I ......I am amazed I caught that. :blink:

 

[Mudfoot]

Went ahead and ordered the regular powerpole ratcheting crimpers. Just wasn't getting consistent results with my el cheapo crimp pliers.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Did you give them MY shipping address for that order by any chance?

 

[2RT307]

Went ahead and ordered the regular powerpole ratcheting crimpers. Just wasn't getting consistent results with my el cheapo crimp pliers.

I found the same thing while assembling some connectors on LMR 400 with the Times Microwave crimpers. Once you can't ratchet the tool anymore, you know it's good. Sometimes it's just best to have the right tool, despite the higher cost.

Do you have any pics of the stuff you've connected? I might be interested in going this route myself.

73,
RT307