Tom,

I've never had, used or seen one of those lock thingys.  For what it's 
worth, West Mountain ( and perhaps others) suggests not using them.   The 
supposed problem is that they may work out and land  in a bad place and 
cause major problems.   The 2 other recommended ways to keep the halves 
together is a drop of super glue for a permanent job, or a dab of silicone 
or hot glue for something that can be undone later.

I've never done any of the above, my junk gets plugged in and stays that way 
for months or years at a time.   In the few times I've moved things around, 
I've never had them come apart on me.

73, Steve KW3A


----- 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
>
>
>