Making an Anderson Power Pole Connector Wire

[@robledgerwood6802]

Your channel is part of the ham radio you tube alphabet. You do a great job and love how you put the links between videos. Thanks

[@HR4NT]

Hey Rob! I really appreciate that. Glad to have you on the channel! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@keithterrill2303]

Finally a video that really teaches the A-B-Cs of the Anderson Pole assembly.

[@HR4NT]

Glad you liked it and that it helped. Thanks for watching an for the comment. 73!

[@diegow2drr255]

So I watched this video, and went ahead and ordered the things you suggested to make the power pole connector wire.. My daughter is laughing at me as I type this, but as silly as it sounds, your video changed my life! LOL I can connect to my bioenno quickly and easily as well as to my power supply now with my new connectors. Thanks for these videos for us regular folks!

[@HR4NT]

LOL....Power Poles are life changing!!! Makes everything better all day long. Glad you were able to get the parts and make them. You have a new super power....POWER POLES!!! LOL Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@diegow2drr255]

I like it that you struggled a bit with inserting the wires into the power pole. As someone who is new to putting things together like this it makes me feel better to see someone else having issues instead of the picture perfect builds you see a lot of you tubers do!

[@HR4NT]

I try to keep it real and make sure that my videos portray an accurate representation of what you can expect. If I run into a problem with something I want it documented for that very reason you stated. Thank you for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@diegow2drr255]

@@HR4NT I would tell you to keep up the good work...but as I am a year behind and slowly catching up, it would seem you already are. LOL

[@eyesalooking]

I too am glad that you were having the trouble getting the connector to go in because that is why I came to see if there was an easier way to get them to go in.

[@AlvinMcManus]

Thank for the video. It's good to see I was not the only one to be human when I made up some powerpoles today (6:47). 😁

[@HR4NT]

LOL...yup! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!

[@AlvinMcManus]

Just re-watched and if you take shrink to fit tubing on the wire up behind the metal connector to butt up against the connector it stiffens the wire and makes it easier to snap in and acts as strain relief. (Saw this on SA's channel) @@HR4NT

[@Thomas-ZET]

Good video, currently switching everything to Powerpoles, when I started I tried using my regular crimper, yep, big mistake, ordered the Powerpole crimper and life is good

[@HR4NT]

Glad to hear that! the actual power pole crimper makes a huge difference. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@williamrogers281]

Great video! One more thing you can do is add a Farrel on the end that screws into the charge controller and it will keep the wires from breaking off when smashed. Just a suggestion.

[@HR4NT]

Great suggestion! I will try that! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@kenfirestick1842]

Love your videos ! I’m learning and your videos are always encouraging and helpful to see it done, the work thru to solution is so important in my opinion. Just wanted to say thank you …

[@HR4NT]

You are so welcome! I am glad the videos help! I try to be as detailed as possible. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!!

[@tglenn3121]

Thank you for the recommendation on the Irwin wire strippers. I bought a pair and really love them. So much easier to use than the old strippers I've been using.

[@HR4NT]

Those things are a GAME CHANGER!!! Some of my electrician friends hate them, but for my purposes and what I need them for they are perfect. Glad you are enjoying them. They should last for many many years to come! Thank you for the comment and supporting the channel. 73!

[@gailpeterson4012]

Nice to know I am NOT the only one to get them in.

[@HR4NT]

Gotta have the skills, but they work so well and are so convenient! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@kyoshivp]

So Anderson power poles are the USB plug of the ham radio world…. ok, got it. 😜 Good stuff as always, Elmer-Scott!

[@HR4NT]

Yes basically they are! Extremely convenient to have when you want to connect things. Very much worth it! Thanks for watching. 73!

[@TheNoCodeTech]

Hey man, Excellent video as always! Thanks for the info! -PowerPole the world, and BNC all the things!-

[@HR4NT]

You bet! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for your support of the channel. 73!

[@Sgtoscarcolon]

Hi, thank you for all your instructional videos. How short could I build my transceiver power cord? I heard that the shorter the better.

[@HR4NT]

I don't think it matters really, It is always better to have too much than not enough, so I woudl NOT make it too short. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!

[@raymondmartin6737]

I use small pliers to push the wire with the connector into the Anderson plugs. Ray W2CH

[@HR4NT]

I did the same thing off camera. The wire I bought was so flimsy (not in quality, just very pliable) it made it hard to do. The previous one I made was super simple. Thanks for the comment!! 73!!!

[@raymondmartin6737]

Also, you can purchase red and black wires that are together such as on a spool. Ray W2CH

[@forgetyourlife]

yep, however then you have to orientate the ends wnem you crimp so they go in the same way. worth the extra step for sure.

[@HR4NT]

I was trying to find something like that, however these wires are rated for 200 degrees Celsius and have a thicker silicone shielding on them. Sourcing stuff these days is becoming a real hunt. Half of the stores locally don't carry as much stuff as they did a year ago. I appreciate the comment and your support! 73!

[@HR4NT]

That is a very good point. Might take a bit more time, but could be more practical. Thanks for the comment. 73!

[@raymondmartin6737]

If things are hard to find, try You Do It, in Massachusetts, near Boston, been around since the 1960's. Ray W2CH

[@HR4NT]

@@raymondmartin6737 Thanks for the info!!!

[@lf7961]

What do you think of Powerwerx Powerpole Insertion tool? Timely video as I’ve got to buy Anderson Powerpole connectors and tools for future installation. Thank you. 👍

[@HR4NT]

Actually, until you just mentioned that...I didn't know there was a tool for that. The first set I made went in with no issues, however the wire was a lot stiffer than the wires I used in this video. I will look into that and maybe add the link to it in the video! Thank you for the suggestion! I appreciate the comment and your support in watching my videos! 73!!

[@WaschyNumber1]

Is there a easyer way to insert the pins in the housing also 🤔

[@HR4NT]

You can use needle nose pliers. Maybe try to get a hold of a precision plier and that would work fine. Hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@WaschyNumber1]

@@HR4NT thanks, that's a good tip 🤗

[@WaschyNumber1]

Are they some easy ways to get the connectors out and the housings detached? A video would be good. They hurt a lot by hand, specially with my fibro. 😞

[@HR4NT]

I have not found a suitable way to detach the inner part to remove it form the housing without a pick and a lot of swearing...LOL I usually buy a kit that has a bunch of extras so in the event I damage or screw up one, I just pitch it out and make a new one. I hope this helps. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@daveN2MXX]

With additional experience, you will be able to insert the terminals into the connector without so much difficulty.

[@HR4NT]

It would also help if the wires weren't wet noodles...LOL Apparently there is an insertion tool available...maybe I will look into that down the road. Thanks for the comment. Thanks for watching! 73!

[@mikekf0eap16]

I have to say we have much in common, I too am an old guy who is a new ham, I too had a tough time getting power poles to cooperate. Where we differ is I am not bold enough to make my mistakes publicly. There are so many swamp rats who seem to do nothing but critique youtube videos. Have you tried a wolf river coil? I'm liking what I see about them.

[@HR4NT]

The previous wires I made that were both black, those snapped in with no issue...these wires I used in the video were liker wet noodles. Someone suggested a tool that helps insert them, but I didn't even think that was needed until the video. As far as making mistakes on video...hey I am only human. Haters are gonna hate and that is OK. No one is perfect and I know that it will happen to someone else down the road. It was irritating that I was trying to get them to cooperate in the video and thought, "ok, this will be a 10 minute video..." Yeah...NO! LOL I have read about an considered Wolf River Coils. When I bought the MPAS it was between the two and I ended up with the MPAS only because it seemed like less work to tune the antenna as opposed to WRC with that sliding thing to tune to different bands and so on. WRC are definitely cheaper and possibly more readily available. Thanks for watching as always! 73!

[@ve6evl]

I was going to add this same comment -- seeing things only done the right way doesn't help much when you make a mistake or aren't really sure which is the right way to begin with. One more bit of info for folks new to the Power Poles, is that the crimp bits come in 15, 30 and 45A sizes but they all use the same plastic plug pieces. Trying to get the skinny wires that use 15A crimps into the plastic pieces requires something like those needle nose pliers, or a soundproof room where you can say very bad words very loudly without offending anyone...

[@ragheadand420roll]

RRTD Red right tongue down As ur looking at them Red on the right pins facing down

[@HR4NT]

Great tip! Thanks for the comment an for watching. 73!!!

[@gregn3gds172]

I've gotten away from crimping my power pole connectors. I solder them in place. In theory I can reuse them, but I haven't done that yet. I almost always have to use small needle nose pliers to get them inserted properly.

[@HR4NT]

I considered this as well, but I went ahead and bought the crimpers. Not sure why the Anderson PP set is $50!!!! Expensive little things...so O make sure that whatever I am going to make with them, I actually need..LOL Thanks for the comment and the support! 73!

[@gregn3gds172]

@@HR4NT I buy the individual components I need from Mouser. It's a little cheaper. The problem with Mouser is it takes a bit more work to figure out what you need to order. But now that I've ordered each bit, I just have to search my previous orders.

[@HR4NT]

@@gregn3gds172 Excellent! Hey, if it works for you that's all that matters. Post a link if you find it! 73!

[@gregn3gds172]

@@HR4NT Link incoming via email.

[@WaschyNumber1]

Nice video 👌 Is anywhere a shop, that sells the inner blades for replacement to the uk, I could find them for 15A,45A,75A that they not cost an arm and a leg for me. 😔

[@HR4NT]

I went to the UK Amazon and did a search for Anderson Power Pole Kit and found this: www.amazon.co.uk/GTIWUNG-Disconnect-Terminals-Connectors-Connector/dp/B0B4NTJVQ1/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1PEITCR31O2OK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VgUPsDJaF9T6PsAmHLnPFnOHa639Mn-FiLlJyDKMTc3LYSz_93mNF9wQhe2pEKrKUwEGMH5cTqgaCGAynJIAUeiivhZJpjfKojzeL3YU2j1ZSCyv7oI6KnCXSTr1E4Rusj35gVamAIi70g1DWd720gRwJdnFPC7q6HJwhBinxgp3Vnwnd0wr0w20j8M6tr4ob38HlVcLxIUK0hJnaUWear937MtDcpPTgUbIvfZz62q7IjNMmrqVkUkzgS9eKYCpHgrvxoGNykMpqlsSuU7er_RYR6m3btjIonwuZECt0Nk.wOK5t4nHQPfSRIbwzIAHXug2eP7-HIPkcD6VE9PXJDI&dib_tag=se&keywords=anderson+power+poles&qid=1718759951&sprefix=anderson+power+pole%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-4 Hope this helps. 73!

[@WaschyNumber1]

@@HR4NT thanks for the effort but I was looking only for the lug connector parts not everything.

[@prepperboss]

What is the wire gauge?

[@HR4NT]

I believe ot was 12 or 14 gauge. Hope this helps. I just matched the wire gauge to the wire that came with the power wires. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@prepperboss]

@ thank you

[@warplanner8852]

Get a red/black power cable and split the ends as you need, old son! Much neater.

[@HR4NT]

I agree. For this build I wanted to use the same wire that came with the system and couldn't find the version that was attached. Thanks for watching. 73!

[@jimw9170]

Hey Scott, What is the make and model of your solar charging device ? I have been looking for one that has the technology for the Bioenno battery's. Jim KO4MKP

[@HR4NT]

The one I got from Bioenno Power was the 12V/24V, 20A Solar Charge Controller for LiFePO4 Batteries (SC-122420JUD): www.bioennopower.com/collections/solar-controllers/products/12v-24v-20a-solar-charge-controller-for-lifepo4-batteries-sc-122420jud

[@KO4DFJRadio]

I got a power cable for my TX500 Discovery and I’m no techie !

[@HR4NT]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I appreciate the comment and the support for watching! 73!

[@myvidlocker]

Thanks, but ,,, you should take better care to make sure ALL of the wire strands are inside the connector before crimping. Both of your connectors had a one or more strands hanging out of the connector. This carries lots of risks (e.g. shorting, and reduction in current carrying capability of the cable), and is also just sloppy work. I mention this only because some people might be viewing this in order to learn how to use these connectors, and they should know how to properly do it.

[@HR4NT]

You are correct. Thanks for the tip. 73!

[@harlanhair9893]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@HR4NT]

Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@TheRetiredtech]

I hope no one follows this closely. He had stray wires on both crimps.

[@HR4NT]

I ended up remaking the wires. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!

[@tglenn3121]

I hate power poles and refuse to use them or any product that has them. They're more of a headache than they're worth.

[@HR4NT]

Thank you for the comment. There are probably other solutions that would be better matched to your needs. Thanks for watching! 73

[@glenmartin2437]

Thanks. N0QFT

[@HR4NT]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!