Finally a video that really teaches the A-B-Cs of the Anderson Pole assembly.
@HR4NTАй бұрын
Glad you liked it and that it helped. Thanks for watching an for the comment. 73!
@AlvinMcManus Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
LOL...yup! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!!
@AlvinMcManus9 ай бұрын
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
@robledgerwood6802 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Hey Rob! I really appreciate that. Glad to have you on the channel! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@Thomas-ZET Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that! the actual power pole crimper makes a huge difference. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@williamrogers28125 күн бұрын
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.
@HR4NT10 күн бұрын
Great suggestion! I will try that! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@diegow2drr2552 жыл бұрын
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!
@HR4NT2 жыл бұрын
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!
@diegow2drr2552 жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@diegow2drr25511 ай бұрын
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!
@HR4NT10 ай бұрын
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!
@gailpeterson40122 жыл бұрын
Nice to know I am NOT the only one to get them in.
@HR4NT2 жыл бұрын
Gotta have the skills, but they work so well and are so convenient! Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@kyoshivp2 жыл бұрын
So Anderson power poles are the USB plug of the ham radio world…. ok, got it. 😜 Good stuff as always, Elmer-Scott!
@HR4NT2 жыл бұрын
Yes basically they are! Extremely convenient to have when you want to connect things. Very much worth it! Thanks for watching. 73!
@kenfirestick18422 жыл бұрын
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 …
@HR4NT2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@tglenn31213 жыл бұрын
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.
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
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!
@myvidlocker3 жыл бұрын
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.
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
You are correct. Thanks for the tip. 73!
@ragheadand420roll6 ай бұрын
RRTD Red right tongue down As ur looking at them Red on the right pins facing down
@HR4NT5 ай бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for the comment an for watching. 73!!!
@TheNoCodeTech3 жыл бұрын
Hey man, Excellent video as always! Thanks for the info! -PowerPole the world, and BNC all the things!-
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
You bet! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for your support of the channel. 73!
@warplanner88523 жыл бұрын
Get a red/black power cable and split the ends as you need, old son! Much neater.
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
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!
@WaschyNumber12 ай бұрын
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. 😞
@HR4NT2 ай бұрын
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!
@raymondmartin67373 жыл бұрын
I use small pliers to push the wire with the connector into the Anderson plugs. Ray W2CH
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@daveN2MXX3 жыл бұрын
With additional experience, you will be able to insert the terminals into the connector without so much difficulty.
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
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!
@mikekf0eap163 жыл бұрын
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.
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
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!
@ve6evl3 жыл бұрын
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...
@raymondmartin67373 жыл бұрын
Also, you can purchase red and black wires that are together such as on a spool. Ray W2CH
@forgetyourlife3 жыл бұрын
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.
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
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!
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
That is a very good point. Might take a bit more time, but could be more practical. Thanks for the comment. 73!
@raymondmartin67373 жыл бұрын
If things are hard to find, try You Do It, in Massachusetts, near Boston, been around since the 1960's. Ray W2CH
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
@@raymondmartin6737 Thanks for the info!!!
@harlanhair9893 Жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@HR4NT Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@WaschyNumber12 ай бұрын
Is there a easyer way to insert the pins in the housing also 🤔
@HR4NT2 ай бұрын
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!
@WaschyNumber12 ай бұрын
@@HR4NT thanks, that's a good tip 🤗
@lf79613 жыл бұрын
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. 👍
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
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!!
@gregn3gds1723 жыл бұрын
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.
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
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!
@gregn3gds1723 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
@@gregn3gds172 Excellent! Hey, if it works for you that's all that matters. Post a link if you find it! 73!
@gregn3gds1723 жыл бұрын
@@HR4NT Link incoming via email.
@WaschyNumber12 ай бұрын
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. 😔
@HR4NT2 ай бұрын
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!
@WaschyNumber12 ай бұрын
@@HR4NT thanks for the effort but I was looking only for the lug connector parts not everything.
@jimw91703 жыл бұрын
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
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
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
@KO4DFJRadio3 жыл бұрын
I got a power cable for my TX500 Discovery and I’m no techie !
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I appreciate the comment and the support for watching! 73!
@TheRetiredtech6 ай бұрын
I hope no one follows this closely. He had stray wires on both crimps.
@HR4NT6 ай бұрын
I ended up remaking the wires. Thanks for the comment and for watching. 73!
@tglenn31213 жыл бұрын
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.
@HR4NT3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment. There are probably other solutions that would be better matched to your needs. Thanks for watching! 73
@glenmartin2437 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. N0QFT
@HR4NT Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching and for the comment. 73!