[time-nuts] DC distribution

[W7SLS]

>> But if you're using thin wire, soldering after crimping is a good precaution

Good advice.  Another way is to put in an extra wire (or fold over the thin wire) so as to “fill up” the power pole before you crimp it.

Scott
W7SLS


> On Oct 4, 2019, at 8:41 AM, John Ackermann. N8UR <jra at febo.com> wrote:
> 
> West Mountain is a good source for all things PowerPole, but there are a bunch of other vendors as well.  And do youself a favor -- spend $30 on the three size 15/30/45 amp crimping tool.  It saves much aggravation.  But if you're using thin wire, soldering after crimping is a good precaution.
> 
> On Oct 4, 2019, 10:03 AM, at 10:03 AM, Bill Dailey <docdailey at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Yes.  I am using 12v agm.  Good wmr for the connectors also?
>> 
>> Bill Dailey
>> 
>> Negativity always wins the short game. But positivity wins the long
>> game. - Gary Vaynerchuk
>> 
>> Don’t be easy to understand, 
>> Be impossible to misunderstand 
>> - Steve Sims
>> 
>>> On Oct 4, 2019, at 7:17 AM, John Ackermann. N8UR <jra at febo.com>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I use lots and lots of Anderson PowerPoles and (mostly) West
>> Mountain Radio distribution units.  I have different color codes for
>> different voltages -- red/black for 12v, orange/black for 24v,
>> green/black for 5v, etc.  Primary 12 and 24 volt sources are big AGM
>> batteries across float chargers.
>>> 
>>>> On Oct 4, 2019, 2:03 AM, at 2:03 AM, Bill Dailey
>> <docdailey at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Setting up a new workbench and am wondering what wisdom people can
>>>> offer.  I am powering numerous synthesizers (5v), small receivers
>> (5v),
>>>> Upconverters (5v), larger receivers (12v), fury Gpsdo’s.. etc.  
>> anyone
>>>> use something neat and not real expensive for distributing 5v and
>> 12v. 
>>>> I am hoping for a long COTS pcb with fusing and maybe holes for
>> plugs. 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Any insights?
>>>> 
>>>> Bill
>>>> 
>>>> Bill Dailey
>>>> 
>>>> Negativity always wins the short game. But positivity wins the long
>>>> game. - Gary Vaynerchuk
>>>> 
>>>> Don’t be easy to understand, 
>>>> Be impossible to misunderstand 
>>>> - Steve Sims
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