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
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