1. Anderson Power Poles
What are they, why would I want to use them and, more importantly, how do I use them?

2. Sizes
PP15 15 Amp pins, for gauge wire

3. Sizes PP15 15 Amp pins, for 18-16 gauge wire

4. Sizes PP15 15 Amp pins, for 18-16 gauge wire

5. Sizes

6. Sizes
Larger sizes (not typical in ham radio) 50A, 75A, 120A, 175A and higher capacities are available

7. Sizes
Larger sizes (not typical in ham radio) 50A, 75A, 120A, 175A and higher capacities are available
Different form factor than the 15A, 30A, and 45A connectors

8. Housings
Common housing for PP15, PP30, and PP45

9. Housings
Common housing for PP15, PP30, and PP45
Genderless

10. Housings
Common housing for PP15, PP30, and PP45
Genderless
Polarized

11. Housings
Many colors available, indicates voltage

12. Housings
RACES standard orientation

13. Housings RACES standard orientation
Commercial products use the RACES standard

14. Housings RACES standard orientation
Commercial products use the RACES standard
Ridges and grooves allow custom orientation

15. A Word of Caution
There have been some counterfeit housings showing up on the market. The counterfeit units don’t assemble properly. If you find some at an amazing price, be careful.

16. Assembly

17. Assembly
Crimping is best

18. Assembly Crimping is best
Improper crimping will distort the pin and interfere with assembly

19. Assembly Crimping is best
Improper crimping will distort the pin and interfere with assembly
Soldering can work, but excess solder will interfere with assembly

20. Assembly Crimping is best
Improper crimping will distort the pin and interfere with assembly
Soldering can work, but excess solder will interfere with assembly

21. Assembly

22. Assembly

23. Assembly

24. Where to Buy Ham Radio Outlet Powerwerx Amazon Vetco (Bellevue)
Hamfests

25. Tools
TRIcrimp (Powerwerx)
Extractor (Powerwerx)

26. Completing the Picture
Elecraft KX3
ICOM ID-5100 Yaesu FTM-400XDR

27. Completing the Picture

28. Completing the Picture

29. Completing the Picture

30. Links Assembly Instructions on Powerwerx Youtube
Another Youtube video (slight disagreement…)
Wiki (includes color convention)

31. Cool video
From Roman K7TXL: “In anticipation of this month's meeting topic about Powerpole connectors, I found this comprehensive 16 minute video on how to assemble Powerpole connectors. It helped me assemble connectors that worked with my Bioenno battery.”