I get the power pole connectors in huge packs then have sighted help paring 
them up right away, that way they're already paired up and I know which is 
which, which side is which so I can put them on my equipment. There's 
another great investment.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: Andersen Powerpole Crimper


>    Bobby:
>
> Well, my procedures are very hard to describe via e-mail, but I think the
> main trick is to be very careful to sort out each side of the Anderson 
> Power
> Pole connector (i.e. red vs. black), and to develop a systematic way to
> check for correct polarity as you go.
>
> The terminals that are used for the power pole connections have a 
> protruding
> edge, which I face toward me, as I stick the terminal and power cord wire
> into the appropriate hole in the crimper.  Then, I close the crimper 
> around
> the connection, and, more often than not, it makes a sound crimped
> connection.
>
> It will probably take a number of tries until you get a system down for
> yourself, but if I can do it, anyone can!  (grin)
>
> I suspect that others on the list will have different suggestions, and I
> will read them with interest if they are willing to share them.
>
> Hope this helps at least a little.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bobby Druesedow" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 7:28 PM
> Subject: Andersen Powerpole Crimper
>
>
> Tom:
>
> I bought the power pole crimper a while back, but haven't tried to use it.
> Can you give me some tips on using the crimper being blind? Thanks.
>
>
> Bobby Druesedow
> Call Sign: W5OJT
> Visit my web page at:
> http://www.aledobb.com/druesedow