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
>