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| Reviews Summary for Anderson Powerpoles |
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Reviews: 115
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Average rating: 3.7/5
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MSRP: $varies
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Description: Anderson PowerPoles are the ultimate wiring connectors you can use in your ham shack. Once you try them, you'll never use anything else for everything from battery connectivity to removable master power links.
PowerPole Features:
Flat wiping contact system
Interchangeable Genderless design
Colored, Modular housings
Polarized housings
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More info: http://www.powerwerx.com
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ZOULAS
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 11, 2008 06:55
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They work for me
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I read the good and the bad about these units. I called the company to ask a few questions and they were very helpful (not always the case with other companies). The package arrived and I was able to figure it all out in minutes. I would give myself a B+ on my first build but I guarantee the next one I do you will not be able to pull apart with a tow truck. The thing to rememebr is that you CAN use a plain crimper on the smaller power poles. Great product if you want a NEAT station.
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W2TXB
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 14, 2008 07:35
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So far, so good...
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Been using PowerPole connectors for just over a year now as a means of making universal connections for my various 12-volt items. Rather than just crimping, I chose to solder the connections to ensure a better fit, and have had no problems with them. They are relatively cheap (as am I!) and do what they are intended to do.
By the way, a fine point, controlled temperature soldering works best when soldering these beasts.
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K4LNX
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 13, 2008 19:47
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Very Happy
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've been using these for around 5 years. In the cars, in the shack and in the field. I've disconnected and reconnected them many times and never had any problems. I've never had to tape or zip tie them together.
I've never soldered them, just a $6 crimper from Lowes Hardware. Practice 2-3 times and you'll quickly get the hang of it.
I really like have one power connector on everything.
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K3CN
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 13, 2008 18:21
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Works great here
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used Anderson Powerpoles for five years now with no problems. Whenever I purchase a new rig the first thing I do is assemble powerpoles. I first crimp using the crimping tool and then solder them. Then I give them the firm tug test. If they pass then I am done. On some stubborn cables I use needle nose pliers to get them to click in. I use them with all equipment in the shack. Keeps things well organized and simple. I float a battery in parallel for emergency backup also equipped with powerpoles connected to the Rig Runner. I can't imagine operating without these.
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K1YPB
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 13, 2008 16:34
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Work Great for Me
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I use them and find them to work perfectly as advertised. The key to success with these connectors is to properly assemble them. I solder mine rather than crimp. Every connector I have assembled works well, and has really simplified the connection system of my 12 volt radios and equipment. For me they were worth the investment.
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N4BFD
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Rating: 1/5
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Oct 13, 2008 14:35
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Garbage.
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I can't believe these things are some sort of A.R.E.S. standard. What a joke, the standard T connector that comes on most VHF/UHF radios is ten times better... and guess what, it is probably already on your rig!
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K5NT
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 10, 2008 07:44
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A Great Product
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I just completed converting my home station over to battery power using the West Mountain Radio 4012. I had no problem installing the connectors, using the crimper sold by West Mountain. Since tolerances inside the plastic housings are small, I would hesitate to use the solder method of installation. All connections are tight and secure. If I were using them in an evironment where vibration was present, as in a mobile installation, I would take the extra step of securing the attachments somehow. Several methods have been described, and Anderson makes an inexpensive clip for the purpose.
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WQ0A
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 7, 2008 08:06
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Miles of use
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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It seems amazing how many different experiences these connectors bring.
Our club uses them for everything, new rigs and old. I have them set them up for every mobile application with well over 150,000 miles of use and and always find snug connectors. I don't use any means of securing them and they stay rock solid. That has been in HF as well as VHF/UHF applications.
I build up a harness in my vehicles as well as the shack with plenty of connectors ready to use. They have been reliable and cost effective. Gone are the days of incompatible DC connectors. If someone brings a rig to me I can plug it in and go.
I was disappointed with a cheaper crimping tool and found inconsistent results. The best installation for me has been to solder the contacts to the cable. A little practice goes a long way. New contacts are available at a cheap price for practice or connector re-use.
All I can say is try them first. If you like them as we do they will become a permanent part of your DC power applications.
Mike, WQ0A
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WO8USA
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Rating: 0/5
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Sep 7, 2008 05:57
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Awful
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I used these connector, properly installed, and they are a step backwards. I have to tape mine together which takes away the usability and quick disconnect. I think they ae only used becasue the public service people have nothing else and its easy for power supply. So we tolerate the connectors.
Use anything else that's safe, you'll be happier.
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K6JPA
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Rating: 2/5
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Sep 6, 2008 18:08
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Unfortunate
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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In my opinion, it's unfortunate that these things have become any kind of "standard" at all. Poorly designed, and as others have mentioned, pull apart much too easily... and yes, they are properly crimped. I want a reliable connection for my equipment, and no, I'm sorry, but a secondary "zip tie" arrangement is not a satisfactory solution.
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