The other option is a small tie-wrap through the sets of holes. --wunder, K6WRU
On Jun 17, 2013, at 8:43 AM, Rick Bates wrote: > Yes, but preferably something attached to the connector and not able to > 'disappear' when you disconnect them. ;-) now where I set that? Oh, my arm > 'swept' the table, again. > > Those will do until something better happens. > > Thanks, I'll order a bag or two. I prefer a positive lock on connectors > since Murphy has an apartment here... > > Rick wa6nhc > > Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable > > On Jun 17, 2013, at 8:32 AM, Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> wrote: > >> Like these? >> >> http://www.powerwerx.com/powerpole-accessories/powerpole-retention-clips.html >> >> wunder >> K6WRU >> >> On Jun 17, 2013, at 8:01 AM, Rick Bates wrote: >> >>> I would still prefer to have a latching hook to keep the finished >>> connectors together. >>> >>> Rick wa6nhc >>> >>> Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable >>> >>> On Jun 17, 2013, at 4:56 AM, Stephen Roberts <steve...@shoreham.net> wrote: >>> >>>> The last batch of PP's I purchased were pre welded together, which is very >>>> convenient. A spot of super glue also works well. >>>> >>>> Steve >>>> W1SFR >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>> On Jun 17, 2013, at 5:35 AM, "Fred Smith" <m...@totalhighspeed.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> When I first tried my hand at power poles they came apart as soon as I put >>>>> them together. Had issues for some time till I finally showed a friend one >>>>> of them and he said no wonder you prepped them great, the problem but all >>>>> are installed upside down 8>( >>>>> >>>>> For some time now all of mine are very dependable and used for almost >>>>> everything. The key to it if you're going to be installing many is a good >>>>> quality crimping tool. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> 73, >>>>> Fred/N0AZZ >>>>> K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 >>>>> P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >>>>> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Art Bross >>>>> Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2013 11:25 PM >>>>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>>> Subject: [Elecraft] PowerPoles >>>>> >>>>> If they are coming apart easily then you are not building them right. I >>>>> have >>>>> done thousands and learned a few things in the process. (I make and sell >>>>> cables at hamfests.) They should take at least 10 pounds of pressure to >>>>> pull >>>>> them apart. It should take enough pressure to connect them that you should >>>>> hear a 'snap' when putting them together. Take a look at the front end of >>>>> the pins. You should see at east 1/16 to 1/8 of pin sticking up above the >>>>> plastic shell when assembled right. If not, take a screwdriver and put it >>>>> under the pin and pry it up until the pin just rests on the spring. >>>>> Ideally >>>>> the pin should just rest on the top of the spring, not push down on it. >>>>> Crimping them tends to bend the spring down so they should be bent >>>>> straight >>>>> before inserting them into the housings. You may also have to do this >>>>> adjustment if the connector gets used a lot. People think that assembling >>>>> these things is a simple process but there are some nuances to getting >>>>> them >>>>> right. Worst case, if you don' t want them coming apart use the plastic >>>>> clips or make a U clip out of a piece of 12 gauge wire. I've also used 1/2 >>>>> inch staples from the hardware store. >>>>> >>>>> What really torques my jaws is people who put PowerPoles down who can't >>>>> put >>>>> them together right. >>>>> >>>>> Art >>>>> >>>>> KC7GF >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>>> >>>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>>> ----- >>>>> No virus found in this message. >>>>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>>>> Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3199/6417 - Release Date: 06/16/13 >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>>> >>>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> -- >> Walter Underwood >> wun...@wunderwood.org >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
