I put electrical tape on the black wires of everything, usually back about 
an inch from the end or so, that way even when you strip it you won't go 
back far enough to cut off the tape. If you're cutting back further than 
that I go about an inch or so from where I'm going to cut it but usually I 
use all the wire that's there.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:38 PM
Subject: another anderson power pole question


> Hi, folks.
>
> Well, here's another question about installing Anderson Power poles that
> probably has an easy answer, but the answer  hasn't come to this tired old
> professor's mind yet.
>
> When installing the power poles, how do you keep your zip-cord wires
> straight by color without sighted assistance, when cutting off certain 
> wire
> lengths from a spool?  I know how to do it electrically, but I want to be
> sure that I truly do have red wires for all positive leads, and black 
> wires
> for all negative leads.
>
> Once the wires are cut, I have ways to label them, but just can't figure 
> out
> how to keep the colors straight when doing the actual cutting.
>
> P.S.  I got my Anderson power crimper from West Mountain Radio, and what a
> great tool that is!  I'd recommend it to anyone.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>