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Fiori Films Presents Ham Radio TV: Why are Anderson Powerpoles so Good
In this video Bruce N6THN, will present Anderson Powerpoles
These connectors are suitable for just about all 12 volt applications. There are 3 sizes available with current ratings from 15 to 45 amps. Connectors of all three sizes are compatible with each other. That is, the 15 amp connector will mate with either the 30 amp or 45 amp connectors, because they all use the same physical housings and contact design. The different current ratings are due to the different wire sizes which can be accommodated by the crimp-on contact. (There are also higher ampere-rated Powerpole connectors available but they use different sized housings and are not compatible with the 15 to 45 amp connectors).
Powerpoles have several unique features that make them ideal for radio equipment power connectors:
Powerpoles are "unisex" connectors. That is, there are no male/female pairs. One connector will naturally mate with another of the same type. This means that you don't need to buy two different types of connectors for each job. It also makes it easier to make "adapters" to other connector types since you don't need to adapt to both a male pair and a female pair. I have adapters in my kit that adapt Powerpoles to Jones connectors, banana connectors, phone-plug type power connectors, molex connectors, etc.
Powerpole connectors are polarized. If properly assembled (see figure below), it is not possible to connect them up backwards thereby reversing the polarity.