Kingfish
100 MW
I am in heaven. Yes – I am surrounded by budding boxes of little LiPos as I nest upon my next battery array… ahhh! The calm before the storm.
I enjoy the opportunity to mix and match units depending on my need. However I am a bit frustrated with the Anderson Power Poles: Crimp or solder? I have done both (A, B, A+B) using typical wire pliers. Although if the assembly is not absolutely perfect it is inevitable that I shall get partway down the path before the connection comes apart.
Anderson Crimping Tool for PP 75 Amp & SB 50 Amp Connectors:
I spotted this tool and I am sure it would fit the need, yet my thrift inhibits me from forking over $220 for a toothy set of pliers; to me it’s right up there with the $500 toilet seat if you catch my drift. The cool thing about the tool is that I can get away from soldering because I find that the time invested applying heat to copper in large gauges (read: heat sink) to melt solder is akin to mastering the art of Zen ~ O(h)m
MFJ 7602 Anderson PowerPole Connector Crimping Tool:
I have no experience with this vastly cheaper tool (< $15 on eBay). At first blush it looks like it can handle a typical crimp job of 12- and higher gauges. But what I really want is an 8- and 10-gauge crimp tool that don’t cramp my hand.
Wire Ring Terminal Gold 8 AWG Gauge 3/8" Connectors:
This is definitely a permanent way to retain a connection. Yet I fear becoming besmirched by the evil KF3 (Kentucky Fried Finger Fairy) during make/break of assembly without the defense of a convenient dielectric. And here we are back to the same crimping problem.
AC Power Plug Connector:
Yes, the old heavy standard lug screw-type fastener could do the trick, and yet <yawn> how very unsophisticated. Perhaps if I had the luxury of space – such as in the trunk of a car… No, this won’t do.
SQT (Stupid Question Time):
And so it comes. My fellow geniuses, watt have you applied to your current-handling cables. I beg thee, watt connections and tools do you use? Have you used any of the above?
“A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!†...or maybe a Scotsman on a horse.
I enjoy the opportunity to mix and match units depending on my need. However I am a bit frustrated with the Anderson Power Poles: Crimp or solder? I have done both (A, B, A+B) using typical wire pliers. Although if the assembly is not absolutely perfect it is inevitable that I shall get partway down the path before the connection comes apart.
Anderson Crimping Tool for PP 75 Amp & SB 50 Amp Connectors:
I spotted this tool and I am sure it would fit the need, yet my thrift inhibits me from forking over $220 for a toothy set of pliers; to me it’s right up there with the $500 toilet seat if you catch my drift. The cool thing about the tool is that I can get away from soldering because I find that the time invested applying heat to copper in large gauges (read: heat sink) to melt solder is akin to mastering the art of Zen ~ O(h)m
MFJ 7602 Anderson PowerPole Connector Crimping Tool:
I have no experience with this vastly cheaper tool (< $15 on eBay). At first blush it looks like it can handle a typical crimp job of 12- and higher gauges. But what I really want is an 8- and 10-gauge crimp tool that don’t cramp my hand.
Wire Ring Terminal Gold 8 AWG Gauge 3/8" Connectors:
This is definitely a permanent way to retain a connection. Yet I fear becoming besmirched by the evil KF3 (Kentucky Fried Finger Fairy) during make/break of assembly without the defense of a convenient dielectric. And here we are back to the same crimping problem.
AC Power Plug Connector:
Yes, the old heavy standard lug screw-type fastener could do the trick, and yet <yawn> how very unsophisticated. Perhaps if I had the luxury of space – such as in the trunk of a car… No, this won’t do.
SQT (Stupid Question Time):
And so it comes. My fellow geniuses, watt have you applied to your current-handling cables. I beg thee, watt connections and tools do you use? Have you used any of the above?
“A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!†...or maybe a Scotsman on a horse.