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Unread 01-02-2005, 12:48
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Re: How to take apart anderson connectors
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Originally Posted by M. Hicken
Due to my poor planning, the electrical board is way to far from the battery moun to reach with the stock wire lengths. We have plenty of spare connectors, but i dont want to waste them. Also, since there is no easy/ reliable way to soldier the 6AWG wire i am running out of options. How do you take the anderson power connectors apart, so we can re attach a longer section.
Marcus,

Unless you have the correct crimp tool for an Anderson connector, do not do this!

I am assuming that you have no "special" tools: Go to your local Lowes or Home Depot and get a wire nut sized for 2 * 6AWG and extend the wires that way.

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