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What size Anderson Power-pole connector to use with Windcamp power-pole adapter?


 

Hi,
stuck in lock down here in VK3, I've resurrected my FT817 and treated it to a Windcamp Power-pole adapter. My dilemma is that electronics shops are closed for browsing and I'm not sure what size/rating Anderson power-pole connectors I need to order to fit the Windcamp adapter.

Can someone assist please?

thanks, 73
Trevor
VK3AZR


 

It's just a 15 amp series one


On Wed, 19 Aug. 2020, 3:06 pm trevorjj via , <trevorjj=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi,
stuck in lock down here in VK3, I've resurrected my FT817 and treated it to a Windcamp Power-pole adapter. My dilemma is that electronics shops are closed for browsing and I'm not sure what size/rating Anderson power-pole connectors I need to order to fit the Windcamp adapter.

Can someone assist please?

thanks, 73
Trevor
VK3AZR


 

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Hi Trevor,

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You can use 15A, 30A or 45A ones as they all use the same size housings. The most common are the 30A ones.

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Waverley ARS in Sydney sells bags of 10 sets for $25/bag and which you can order through their website vk2bv.org. BTW, theirs are genuine Andersons, not the Chinese copies.

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73….Eric VK2VE

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of trevorjj via groups.io - trevorjj=yahoo.com at groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, 19 August 2020 15:06
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ft817] What size Anderson Power-pole connector to use with Windcamp power-pole adapter?

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Hi,
stuck in lock down here in VK3, I've resurrected my FT817 and treated it to a Windcamp Power-pole adapter. My dilemma is that electronics shops are closed for browsing and I'm not sure what size/rating Anderson power-pole connectors I need to order to fit the Windcamp adapter.

Can someone assist please?

thanks, 73
Trevor
VK3AZR


 

I use 30 amp PowerPole connectors for everything. For smaller wire I might need to double (or even triple it), but one size simplifies everything.

73 de N5RKE


 

Guys,
The difference in the 15, 30, and 45 amp power pole is in the size of the wire they accept.? The contact size is the same for all three of these connectors.? The larger wire will in effect wick some of the heat generated at the contact to allow higher current to flow without connector failure.? I keep 30 amp in stock and if needed, you can widen the shell a little to accept #12 or even #10 wire before crimping.?
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Al Skierkiewicz
WB9UVJ


 

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Just want to note that PowerWerx offers bags of inserts so you'll always have the proper insert for your particular wire gauge?

Ken, N2VIP

On Aug 19, 2020, at 09:42, G.A.(Jerry) Minor <n5rke@...> wrote:

?I use 30 amp PowerPole connectors for everything. For smaller wire I might need to double (or even triple it), but one size simplifies everything.

73 de N5RKE


Mike Olbrisch
 

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According to the APP data, the difference is not in the contact itself, all the standard contacts are rated for 45A.? The difference is in the wire gauge the terminal can handle.? The 15A terminal can handle 45A, but an 18 ga wire cannot.? The 30A is limited to 30A only because of the 14 ga wire.

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Back when I was young and cheap, I would have doubled up the thin wire and soldered it, or beat it with a hammer to flatten the connection.? For bigger wire I would have driven a drift-punch in and spread the connection open.? I’m not that hard up anymore, and actually the smaller terminals are cheaper too.? So I sucked it up, bought the full kit with the crimper a few years ago.? Now I’m in APP heaven.? Use the right terminal for the right size wire….. only the 45A terminals are that expensive….. but mostly I use the 15A or 30A anyway.? Just used a hand full adding a brake controller to the JEEP.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Eric
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 23:35 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ft817] What size Anderson Power-pole connector to use with Windcamp power-pole adapter?

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Hi Trevor,

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You can use 15A, 30A or 45A ones as they all use the same size housings. The most common are the 30A ones.

?

Waverley ARS in Sydney sells bags of 10 sets for $25/bag and which you can order through their website vk2bv.org. BTW, theirs are genuine Andersons, not the Chinese copies.

?

73….Eric VK2VE

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of trevorjj via groups.io - trevorjj=yahoo.com at groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, 19 August 2020 15:06
To: [email protected]
Subject: [ft817] What size Anderson Power-pole connector to use with Windcamp power-pole adapter?

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Hi,
stuck in lock down here in VK3, I've resurrected my FT817 and treated it to a Windcamp Power-pole adapter. My dilemma is that electronics shops are closed for browsing and I'm not sure what size/rating Anderson power-pole connectors I need to order to fit the Windcamp adapter.

Can someone assist please?

thanks, 73
Trevor
VK3AZR


 

Thanks Eric and Doug for the prompt replies.
Eric, I'll check out the club website.

73
Trevor
VK3AZR