Thanks for the re-assuring and informative comments, Steve.
I think I'll just start without the pins, and keep them handy if needed
later.
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: using "lock pins" with Anderson power poles
> 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
>>
>>
>>
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