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Re: Using Anderson PowerPoles
We tend to also use them so that the control systems folks can continue wiring things without being in the way of the mechanical people. You can wire your whole control board, put connectors on the end of the motors, and them snap the whole thing together at the end jiffy quick.

On the flip side of the coin the connectors are a major source of failure if not done properly. Make sure you give each wire a good tug after it's assembled. If the wire comes out ... well it shouldn't have. We've had more failures due to improperly crimped or assembled connectors than we have ANY other component in the electrical system.

Be sure to get the proper crimp tool for the connectors.
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