Thanks, John, and I have heard the same caution about using the pins, 
which is why I'm asking.

I guess I can always keep them on hand if they become needed later down the 
road.

Thanks again for your thoughts, John.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: using "lock pins" with Anderson power poles


>I don't use the lock pins, actually never got any with the lock pins, I 
>just
> put a dab of glue on the power poles, where they slide together, just a 
> dab
> at most, sometimes nothing since they usually slide together tight enough
> they won't come apart. If they're loose though or if they are on heavy 
> cable
> with a mind of it's own, I put a little glue, slide them together and 
> don't
> bother with the pins. A lot of places advise against using the pins.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:22 PM
> Subject: using "lock pins" with Anderson power poles
>
>
>> Hi, all.
>>
>> When putting together Anderson Power Poles, do you guys recommend using
>> the
>> "lock pins" that are provided?
>>
>> I will be using the 30-amp size, and the "lock pins" that come with them
>> supposedly keep the power poles together.
>>
>> My question is, if you use the lock pins, how do you install them without
>> sighted assistance?  Some recommend a drop of apoxy glue to hold them
>> in--sounds a bit risky to me, since you're applying the glue to a very
>> small
>> surface area.
>>
>> Thanks for any suggestions, and 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>>
>
>